L E T T E R T O T H E E D I T O R | As follow-up to his recent article, Your Jerusalem contributor Rafael Rabinovich decries the misleading narratives that vilify Israel, ignoring its defensive stance against Hamas’s vicious attacks. He demands accountability for the enablers of this distortion and reaffirms Israel’s commitment to peace and justice.
R A F A E L R A B I N O V I C H | In the midst of Israel’s ongoing struggle against terrorism in Gaza, a disturbing trend has emerged: a resurgence of antisemitic rhetoric fueled by what can only be described as a modern-day blood libel. The term “blood libel” has historically referred to the false accusation that Jews use the blood of non-Jewish children for their religious rituals.
R A F A E L R A B I N O V I C H | In a bold move, internationally recognized terrorist organization Hamas took its propaganda war against Israel to the legal arena, urging the leftist South African government to bring an accusation against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. This desperate maneuver came as Hamas faced a significant setback in its ongoing conflict with Israel.
R A F A E L R A B I N O V I C H | On October 7, 2023, Israel was caught off guard by a multi-front attack executed by Hamas. The attack mirrored the surprise assault launched by Arab armies on Yom Kippur 50 years prior. This substantial reliance on technology led to Israel’s vulnerability as explicit warnings from the enemy were persistently ignored. The focus was on previous threats, overlooking the potential for different modes of attack. The author argues that Israel must learn to safeguard its vulnerabilities and anticipate risks by prioritizing discreet and strategic security measures.
A R I E L L A C A S E Y | Israel was savagely attacked throughout the towns along the Gaza border by Hamas a week ago, on Shabbath October 7. This date coincided with the last part of the feast of Sukkot, and marked almost exactly 50 years after the Yom Kippur War – yes, our enemies attacked on Yom Kippur, the Holiest Day of the year for Israel and Jews everywhere.
by Olivia Love Worthy · Published 16 October 2023 · Last modified 17 October 2023
O L I V I A L O V E W O R T H Y | What a Mess! Radical Islamic Jihadists are trying to cause WWIII, America is prepared to prevent it, and U.S. allies are standing by, waiting to see what will happen next.
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