Futility

This is probably an exercise in futility. Those who want to believe the fake news that smears Israel will continue to do so no matter what I write. Still, in light of the flotilla fiasco, I feel compelled to write something. One could ask how I know which news is fake news. That’s a fair question and truthfully, I can only write about what I personally know. Six months ago, when we accompanied our son back to the loading zone outside Gaza, we were told in no uncertain terms we’d come as far as we could. I accepted the directive without question. Later my son told us that the officer giving the order thought we were part of the protestors trying to stop the humanitarian aid Israel was sending into Gaza. Why would any compassionate person want to do this? Because it infuriates him to send food to our enemies while they are holding our hostage in tunnels. Because she sees the absurdity of aiding the enemy who is trying, with all their might, to destroy us. Because he knows that no other country is expected to send food to the country they are at war with. Because it’s clear Hamas can solve the hunger program IF they want to. If They Want To! That’s the question. To quote Golda Meir: "If the Arabs put down their weapons today, there would be no more violence. If the Jews put down their weapons today, there would be no more Israel." Unfortunately, much of the world doesn’t believe this. Here in Israel, we know it’s true and we will do whatever it takes to end this war with a true victory, instead of a flimsy ceasefire that will be broken a couple of years down the line. Therefore, we are forced to send our children to war, fight public opinion, and pray with all our might for a true and lasting peace.