The Biden administration has taken a dangerous step by unveiling its National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate in December, marking an attempt to reconcile social inclusion with national security concerns. This initiative, which aims to protect Muslim and Arab communities from discrimination, has sparked intense debate about its effectiveness and potential consequences for the country's security as it is overprotecting different, more hostile Islamic extremist factions, which have historically acted with violent terrorist acts in the United States and other cities around the world.
The representation of Muslims in Congress and other government bodies in the United States reflects the religious and cultural plurality that characterizes and exists in the nation. This inclusion is an indication that Islam already has a place in American society and that the government does not promote hatred or discrimination against Muslims or any other religion. Rather, there is an intrinsic hatred towards Americans, Christianity, and Judaism, something easy to verify by the number of terrorist acts and the burning of flags of the United States and Israel in the world and in the United States itself.
This includes figures such as the first Muslim Americans elected to Congress: Keith Ellison in 2007 and André Carson in 2008; they are black and sworn in with their hands resting on Jefferson's copy of the Koran, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib, who are not only the first Muslim women to be elected to Congress but have also brought discussions about Muslim representation and rights into the political sphere. The representation is not only symbolic; It also implies a voice in political decisions that affect Muslim communities and society as a whole. This inclusion in government is an encouraging sign of the religious plurality that characterizes the United States, showing that, despite the prejudices they often face, Muslims can be an active part of the country's political fabric, even in most instances they maintain a hostile stance toward the American government.
On 7 October 2023, the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas murdered, raped, beheaded and burned defenceless men, women, elderly and children. More than 1,400 people were massacred in the Hamas attack on 7 October and more than 240 were taken hostage.
It is immoral and shameful to compare the actions of the Israel Defense Forces with the monstrous actions committed by the Palestinian terrorists of Hamas, who in their charter explicitly describe themselves as desirous of wiping Israel off the map.
It is incredible to imagine people of Western civilisation supporting Palestinian terrorists by chanting the jihadist slogan.
"From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" whose meaning is to remove Israel from its settlement territory between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea and which has long been used by radical Islamist groups who openly call for the elimination of Israel in order to subsequently eliminate the infidels in the rest of the world who do not profess Islamism.
Israel Showed Evidence of the Brutality of the Attack by Palestinian Hamas Terrorists
Body camera videos of Hamas terrorists and occupied documents show the brutality of the massacre and the criminal objectives of the attackers:
Documents recovered from the bodies of Hamas militants made it clear that "they came with orders to massacreand burn citizens," General Edelstein said.
"They simply decided to burn families inside their homes.And they took live hostages, they intended to take children into Gaza," he said.
"There were orders on how many to kill, how many to take hostage.There were orders to rape, everything was written and ordered."
The Immoral Threat To Call for an Arms Embargo Against Israel
Israel faces a war on seven fronts, fighting enemies who seek to exterminate the State of Israel and its citizens. In this context, it is crucial to understand who these adversaries are and what they represent, as well as the shameful immorality of requesting an arms embargo to defend itself against its aggressors.
The request for an arms embargo on Israel, a nation defending itself against various enemies, raises ethical and moral questions. Israel faces threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, Shia militias in Iraq and Syria, Hamas in Gaza, and Iran, which has shown aggressive behaviour recently.
It is immoral, and shameful, to impose an arms embargo on Israel that could have disastrous consequences not only for Israel but also for Western civilisation. Restricting Israel's access to arms would severely hamper its ability to defend itself against the hostile forces of international terrorism. This could encourage its enemies and lead to further attacks on Israel and a disproportionate escalation of conflict in the region led by Iran's allies who already can produce nuclear weapons, thanks to the weakness of US Democratic administrations vis-à-vis the axis of evil.
The moral implications of denying Israel the genuine right to defend itself against this terrorist aggression must be carefully considered, especially when the lives and existence of the state and citizens of Israel and the security of the rest of the civilised world are at stake.
Gaza and Hamas
One of the most visible fronts is the conflict in Gaza, where Hamas has carried out brutal acts, including murder, rape and torture. The 7 October attack marked a turning point, showing the brutality of this terrorist group. Israel's response to these attacks is not just a matter of defence, but a need to protect its population from an enemy that shows no mercy.
Hezbollah in Lebanon
To the north, Hezbollah poses another significant threat. This terrorist group considered the most heavily armed in the world, has been planning attacks even more devastating than those in October. With an arsenal that includes missiles and drones, Hizbollah has launched attacks on Israeli cities, endangering thousands of civilians.
The Houthi and Shiite Militias
The intervention of the Houthis in Yemen and Shiite militias in Iraq and Syria further complicates the situation. These groups have collaborated in drone and missile attacks on Israel, demonstrating a network of terrorism that extends beyond Israeli borders. This collaboration underscores the need for Israel to defend itself not just from individual attacks, but from a coordinated strategy of aggression.
Iran the Axis of Terrorist Evil
Iran finances and supplies weapons to all terrorist groups that act against Israel and launched an attack with dozens of missiles against Israel on Tuesday in response to recent actions by Israeli forces in Lebanon, Gaza and elsewhere.
The Israeli army has bombed Beirut and other parts of the neighbouring country in recent days, and its attacks killed Hassan Nasrallah and other senior leaders of the Iranian-allied Hezbollah militia party.
Israel's Response
Israel has made it clear that its posture is one of defence, not aggression. Fighting on multiple fronts requires a solid strategy and an unwavering commitment to protect its citizens. The key aspects of this response are detailed below.
Active Defence
Israeli forces are on constant alert, facing threats in real-time. This involves not only military response but also intelligence and preventing attacks before they occur. Israel's ability to anticipate and respond to these threats is fundamental to its national security.
International Support
Although Israel's fight against terrorism constitutes the defence of the civilised world, some Western leaders, including President Macron, have proposed an arms embargo against Israel. This stance is seen as a betrayal of the fight against international terrorism, given that similar sanctions are not imposed on terrorist groups that attack Israel. The lack of clear support from the international community raises questions about morality and justice in the context of defending Israel and fighting terrorism, as well as the ambiguous positions of US and European Democratic leaders.
The rise of pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli organisations, funded by countries such as Iran and driven by globalist interests, with the support of far-left Democrats in the US, has further complicated the dynamics surrounding Israel's fight against terrorism. These groups often promote a one-sided narrative that demonises Israel and portrays the country as the aggressor in the conflict. By failing to hold accountable these groups that sympathise with and support terrorism through their actions and anti-Israel rhetoric, the international community risks further undermining the fight against terrorism and destabilising the region and the world by emboldening terrorist groups to commit the barbaric actions that Palestinian Hamas terrorists committed on 7 October 2023.
On the other hand, human rights groups such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have criticised Israel's treatment of the Palestinian people and called for greater accountability and restraint in Israeli military operations, ignoring the fact that Hamas uses the Palestinian population as human shields and that terrorists carry out their ruthless attacks against Israel from civilian buildings such as schools and hospitals.
A Call for Solidarity
In this challenging context, Israel seeks not only its defence but the defence of universal values that are fundamental to civilisation. The fight against terrorism is a fight that must be shared by all countries that value peace and security.
Unity Against Terrorism
The axis of terrorism, led by Iran, remains united in its aim to destabilise regions and countries. The lack of unity among nations opposing this axis is a cause for concern. The response to violence and barbarism must be collective, and there can be no room for double standards.
Israel's Determination
Israel has declared that it will continue to fight until the battle is won. This determination is not only vital for its own security, but also for global stability. Israel's struggle is ultimately a defence of the principles of civilisation against those who seek to impose a new order based on fanaticism and violence.
Final Reflections
The current situation in Israel is a reminder of the challenges facing the civilised world. The struggle is not just a question of territory, but of fundamental values. The international community must reflect on its role and responsibility in the fight against terrorism and the defence of civilisation.
Israel, in its struggle, stands as a bastion of defence not only for its people but for all those who value peace, freedom and human dignity.
In times of crisis, when the world faces the threat of terrorism and extremism, the actions and decisions of individuals and nations become crucial.
History will judge those who, consciously or unconsciously, align themselves with terrorism, choosing silence or complicity over solidarity and support for the people of Israel.The world must stand united in condemning terrorism and supporting those who fight for the preservation of peace, freedom and human dignity.
José Tarano is a technical producer, graphic designer, collaborator, and researcher at Patria de Martí ► and TheCubanAmerican Voice ►. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in Telecommunications from José Antonio Echeverria Superior Polytechnic Institute (ISPJAE). In addition, he is the founder and director of Electronics JR Computer Design and Service ►, a computer and information technology services company. Originally from Santiago de las Vegas, Havana, Cuba, he currently resides in the United States.
It is impossible to imagine that anti-Israel activists have no idea that this slogan is a common call to arms for those who want to destroy Israel.
Written before the massacre of Israeli civilians by Hamas on October 7. May 11, 2023 - Anti-Israel students on university campuses in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe often chant the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” This slogan, which basically means Israel has no right to exist on the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea—in other words, at all—has long been endorsed by Islamist groups that openly call for eliminating Israel.
The same call has been repeated at:
• A recent meeting of the University of Sydney Student Council, where Jewish students were obstructed from speaking or displaying Israeli flags on Israel’s Independence Day by fellow council members.
• A rally on April 8, called “Hands Off Al-Aqsa [Mosque],” held by several pro-Palestinian organizations in New York City. At the rally, speakers praised the Palestinian “resistance” and its “martyrs,” and repeated the same chant.
• An event hosted earlier this year by Jewish groups at University College London, where dozens of anti-Israel activists chanted, “Free Palestine from the river to the sea.” One speaker at the anti-Israel gathering stated explicitly: “We should be calling upon the Arab and Muslim armies to liberate Palestine.”
Late last year, the Jewish community at Northwestern University in Chicago was shocked to see that printed copies of an op-ed piece about Jewish pride were turned into a big sign painted with the words “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”
It is impossible to imagine that anti-Israel activists have no idea that this slogan is a common call to arms for those who want to destroy Israel.
During the last 20 years I’ve written extensively about two things. One is the dangerous rise of Islam in the West. The other is the ideological destruction of the American academy. The aftermath of the Hamas atrocities of October 7 has brought both of these concerns to the fore. In the wake of the most horrific attack on Jews since the Holocaust, there were massive rallies across the country in sympathy with the terrorist perpetrators, and the participants in these demonstrations belonged largely to two groups: (1) college students and (2) Muslims.
If the jihadist butchery of October 7 was monstrous, the spectacle of huge crowds applauding it was appalling. It shocked many people. It shouldn’t have. Many of us have spent years writing endlessly about the ugliness of Islamic ideology – notably the murderous hatred of Jews that is enshrined in the Koran, taught in the madrassas, and preached in the mosques – only to feel that our words were falling on deaf ears. Similarly, many of us have been writing for a long time about the far-left professors, especially at our so-called elite colleges, who teach their students that America, the West, Christians, Jews, and white people are always the oppressors and aggressors and that people of color, especially Muslims, are always victims. The public displays of solidarity with Hamas are at once a dramatic illustration of both of these phenomena and the strongest argument yet for major action on both of these fronts.
First, something drastic needs to be done about American higher education. The ideological depredation wrought by far-left faculty and administrators at private colleges needs to be addressed by responsible-minded trustees, alumni, and donors. Speaking of donors, something needs to be done about them, as well: as Eli Lake reported on October 25, not a few U.S. colleges have accepted fortunes from Muslim countries and have built whole campuses in those countries – with the syllabi tailored, of course, to local requirements. That repulsive intellectual compromise needs to be quashed. Then there’s the matter of administrative bloat: as the College Fix website noted on October 24, Harvard has over 1.3 administrators per student. Most of these people are superfluous at best and mischief-makers at worst – DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) bureaucrats who strive to protect students from “microaggression” but who shrug indifferently at cries of “kill the Jews.”
Biden's Anti-Islamophobia Strategy: Between Inclusion and National Security
🖋️Author Jose Tarano
