This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute.
At the White House today, Donald Trump will likely press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end hostilities in Gaza. Both men would be well advised, however, to have Iran top of mind.
Of course, Iran’s regime precipitated the horrific invasion of Israel by Hamas two years ago. The mullahs are also assiduously reconstituting their ability to attack the Jewish State again.
In short, prematurely stopping Israel’s “12-Day War” against them did not actually end it.
A cease-fire in Gaza now won’t result in peace there, either. It will only revive and embolden Hamas and others in the Global Islamic Movement – some of whom Mr. Trump envisions taking over the place when the shooting stops.
That outcome would be a strategic defeat for Israel – and for us. We must not thereby guarantee the perpetuation of what truly is the ultimate endless war.
This is Frank Gaffney.
Absolutely. Hamas and he current regime in Iran need to be totally removed or else the entire situation will recur. Should that happen, all the deaths, mourning, irreparable loss of life, the unspeakable suffering of the hostages will become a cruel joke.
If you sacrifice liberty for security, you will have neither. Comfort is the enemy of liberty. It spoils a society and allows it to let down its guard. What should be done is to completely root out Hamas and start a Marshall program to help the citizens of Gaza to rebuild their society. Such a plan led to Germany being our ally for almost three generations after WWII, though it is waning as they creep closer to a socialist wonderland. You could hire the Gazans to rebuild their country, thus endearing them to their benefactors for many decades. Without Hamas, the Gazan citizens would be glad to participate in commerce, families, and community. Who wouldn't? But inspiring them to pull themselves out of their despair would be magical. But Hamas has to go.