Amidst Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a powerful and historic joint address to Congress last week, reinforcing the unique bond between the United States and Israel. His address highlighted the enduring partnership between our two nations at a time when Israel faces significant threats from Hamas and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups.
Netanyahu articulated Israel’s ongoing struggle against Hamas, emphasizing the nation’s right to defend itself against radical terrorists who seek its destruction. He underscored the moral imperative to combat forces that threaten peace and stability in the region. This war is not just Israel’s fight; it is a battle against the global scourge of terrorism that has been allowed to run rampant under the Biden-Harris administration.
As a steadfast supporter of Israel, I stand firmly with Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli people in their fight against terrorism. Israel has every right to root out and eliminate terrorists in Gaza to defend its national security and to bring to justice those who have carried out brutal attacks against innocent civilians.
The war against Hamas will continue until all Israeli hostages are returned safely and Hamas’s military capabilities are dismantled.
The Prime Minister’s address also highlighted the broader implications of Israel’s future on our own security. A strong and secure Israel serves as a bulwark against radical Islamic terrorism in an increasingly volatile region. Weakness invites aggression, and it is imperative that the United States demonstrates unwavering support for our ally. The Biden-Harris administration’s recent decisions to pause munitions and to publicly criticize Israel only serve to embolden our adversaries and weaken our strategic partnership.
The pro-Hamas faction within the Democratic Party has radicalized its leaders in Washington, fracturing their support for Israel and effectively siding with terrorists. Vice President Kamala Harris must make her position clear: stand with Israel and against radical terrorists who chant death to America and Israel. The alarming rise of antisemitism in the United States and worldwide cannot be ignored. Attacks on Jewish communities and anti-Israel rhetoric must be confronted head-on. We must educate our younger generations about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the crucial importance of supporting our allies against terrorism.
Recently, we have seen American citizens violently protesting in support of Hamas. This is not just misguided; it is a dangerous endorsement of terrorism. Hamas is an internationally recognized terrorist organization responsible for heinous acts of violence, including the murder of innocent civilians. Supporting such an entity is supporting evil and terror.
One disturbing example occurred at Union Station during the Prime Minister’s joint address, where terrorist sympathizers burned American flags and raised Palestinian flags in their place. This was not an expression of free speech but a blatant act of disrespect and hostility towards the United States and our values. These violent protests condone the actions of a group that seeks the annihilation of Israel and the spread of radical Islamist ideology. It is imperative that we, as a nation, stand against this and reaffirm our commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms.
In these challenging times, America must stand resolutely with Israel. We must reject any false equivalence between Israel’s defensive actions and the terrorism of Hamas. There can be no compromise with those who seek to destroy Israel and perpetuate terror.