The discussion surrounding Israel's right to self-defense often reveals a startling absurdity. The perception that Israel is attacked and then blamed for defending itself isn't accidental; it's part of a hidden agenda aiming to undermine the legitimacy of any nation seeking to protect its existence. Its purpose is twofold: not just to weaken Israel, but also to deter other Western countries from defending themselves against threats. Those who criticize Israel, demanding it disarm, while simultaneously supporting regimes like Iran, Syria, or terror organizations, simply don't grasp how they become "useful idiots." They march with PLO flags, defending those who would eliminate them the moment they gain power. This is a cruel irony: those advocating for Israel to lower its guard are, in effect, calling for the destruction of their own values and way of life. This blindness is crystal clear to every woman, homosexual, or minority in the Middle East, who understand exactly what fate awaits them if these extremist forces prevail. In an era where "history happens" at breakneck speed, we're witnessing a concerning weakening in many nations' readiness to defend themselves, creating a dangerous vacuum.
When Nations Abandon Military Might: The Cost of Illusory Peace
The global trend of declining military motivation and shrinking defense budgets isn't confined to European powers. We see it in Britain, Germany, France, and Japan, where armies are weakening and enthusiasm for military service has become a joke. There are even countries like Iceland, which has never maintained a standing army, relying on police forces, coast guards, and international cooperation for its defense. Others, like Costa Rica, have chosen to abolish their armies entirely. Ostensibly, this signals a desire for peace, but in a volatile global reality, abandoning the capacity for self-defense leaves nations uniquely vulnerable. The result is a power vacuum that can attract hostile actors. The notion that one can exist in absolute peace without deterrence is increasingly perilous today.
The Middle East: The Cost of Global Indifference - "No Jews, No News"
International indifference to atrocities and violence in the Middle East is a disturbing phenomenon, chillingly echoing the phrase "No Jews, No News." When threats don't directly touch the West, their voices are barely heard. The examples are numerous, grim, and current:
The attempted annihilation of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh: Just before October 7, 2023, the world witnessed a horrific ethnic cleansing. Millions of refugees fled their homes, yet the international response was marginal, if any.
The slaughter in Syria: The Syrian regime has carried out, and continues to carry out, brutal massacres against minorities - first Christians, then Druze. These well-documented atrocities have barely spurred significant international intervention.
Systematic oppression of Kurds, Assyrians, and Yazidis: These ancient communities have suffered and continue to suffer from persecution, massacres, and near-total annihilation over the years, often without adequate global response.
Iran's nuclear threat: The Iranian regime, since 1979, hasn't hidden its ambition to annihilate Israel. A countdown clock in Tehran serves as a daily reminder. Despite the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran has increased uranium enrichment and restricted inspections, clearly indicating its intent to develop nuclear weapons. Iran doesn't need to threaten to bomb Western cities; merely possessing nuclear weapons would allow it to use them as a regional "bargaining chip." Similar to Russia, which can act freely in Ukraine knowing NATO won't directly intervene due to its nuclear arsenal, Iran could operate in the region with the assurance that no one would dare fully intervene. For Israel, this is an existential threat, and the events of October 7 could merely be a "macabre prelude" to what would happen if Iran acquires nuclear weapons – it would be protected by the "Putin Effect."
These events highlight a grave danger: when the world looks away, it effectively grants immunity to violent actors, allowing them to continue their ways. The understanding that there's no price for atrocities enables them to recur repeatedly.
Effective Self-Defense: A Deadly Mix of Timing and Intelligence
Israel, which has faced Iranian proxy wars via Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis for decades, understands that a nuclear threat changes the game entirely. Israel's approach, seen in its precise strikes on nuclear facilities, is an example of optimal timing combined with elite intelligence.
The notion that self-defense is confined to national borders is outdated. In the Iranian case, Israeli intelligence operated underground and even managed to lure senior Iranian air force commanders to a meeting before they were targeted. Such capabilities, reminiscent of a spy thriller, are key to preventing larger wars. History teaches us: a lack of intelligence before Pearl Harbor led to a devastating global conflict.
Through its actions, Israel has prevented a regional nuclear catastrophe. The message must be clear: Instead of demanding Israel lower its guard, call for true peace. Pressure the Arab world and the Palestinians to "align" with Western values: accept Israel's existence, embrace LGBTQ+ individuals and others who are different without massacring them – unlike the fate of Persian, Assyrian, Kurdish, Yazidi, Druze, and Christian minorities. Allow women freedom without male guardianship. Call for the Middle East to join the 21st century and live in global peace. Instead, some support disarming those who fight for these very values, thereby strengthening the hands of those who would eliminate them the moment they can.
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