Letter: Israel facing ongoing hostilities

Published: 02-07-2025 6:00 AM

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Israel is a strategic ally in a vital region. It is the defender of Western civilization in the Middle East, and it is the cradle of the Jewish and Christian religions.

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacked and murdered Israeli civilians. Reuters has reported that, according to a survey by the Palestinian Center for Policy Survey and Research, 80% of West Bank Palestinians approve of the Hamas attack. Israel will not allow the formation of a Palestinian country which could launch more murderous attacks. On July 17, 2024, Israel’s parliament voted to oppose the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Subsequently, Israel responded to Hezbollah attacks from Lebanon and invaded southern Lebanon to create a buffer zone and safeguard communities in northern Israel.

The overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria, which was an ally of Iran, could reduce the threat to Israel by eliminating the supply of military equipment to Hezbollah. Hopefully the new Syrian government will seek peace and prosperity in the Middle East.

Unfortunately, Turkey, another hostile country, is now conducting warfare against the Kurds in Syria.

It is noteworthy that 75% of Americans, probably including many of our 60 million Evangelical Christians, and President Trump, believe the viability of Israel is important for U.S. national security and the preservation of Christianity in the Middle East.

Israel must be prepared for ongoing wars, because the objective of some hostile Arab countries and terrorist organizations is the annihilation of Israel. Any peace is just an interlude between wars.

Donald Moskowitz

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