Staff Reports
The Middle East is once again embroiled in conflict, and Americans are growing concerned about the possibility of terrorist attacks in the United States. The recent violence began on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, when hundreds of Hamas terrorists supported by Iran infiltrated southern Israel. They entered by foot, in vehicles, and even descended upon a music festival from paragliders, ruthlessly killing 260 young people who were simply enjoying themselves. Entire neighborhoods were decimated, and families were senselessly murdered in their own homes.
Civilians attempting to flee were subjected to gunfire and burned alive. This appalling act of violence resulted in the deaths of thousands from 36 different countries. Adjusted for population, the scale of this massacre equates to at least six times the number of lives lost in the 9/11 attacks. Those who survived the initial onslaught were taken hostage and brought to the Gaza Strip. As of now, 27 Americans have been killed, and 11 are still reported missing. The United States has not seen a hostage crisis of this magnitude since the siege of the U.S. embassy in Tehran in 1979.
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This latest chapter in the Middle East conflict may seem like the status quo, but it is paramount for America to take notice. First and foremost, Hamas has just claimed the lives of 27 Americans, with 11 still unaccounted for. These individuals have likely been taken to Gaza, heightening the severity of the current hostage crisis. Secondly, the United States has been in an alliance with Israel since its official establishment in 1948. Throughout the years, the two nations have cooperated and shared intelligence in order to combat the ongoing threat of Islamic terrorism.
Israel is the only country, besides the U.S., that has a 9/11 memorial and holds a moment of silence on this solemn day to honor the victims of that tragic event. The connection between America and Israel extends far beyond 1948. It traces back to the inception of the United States, where the Founding Fathers drew inspiration from the founding of Israel. These great leaders, who laid the groundwork for our nation’s independence, regarded the Promised Land as a symbol of hope and courage in the face of adversity. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams even discussed portraying Moses leading the Children of Israel through the Red Sea on the Great Seal of the United States.
George Washington himself acknowledged the role of divine providence in establishing the United States and referenced the story of the Hebrews in his correspondence with the Hebrew Congregation of Savannah. The connection between America and Israel is rooted in shared values and culture. Despite efforts from groups such as Black Lives Matter and other leftists to undermine this alliance, it is crucial to recognize the importance of standing together against evil. America and Israel have long been steadfast partners in the fight for righteousness.
