Looking at events from a larger, historical perspective gives us a more comprehensive, nuanced outlook that will prevent ignorance and arrogance from harming the Jews.
If Hamas have declared to destroy Israel. What more do we expect Israel to do, other than protect themselves. I was ignorant of so many facts, however, the history you have shared is very informative.
"Actually our enemies, Hamas, in their charter, call for the destruction of our nation, the State of Israel - the only nation-state of the Jewish people,” Mr Herzog said.
“We will be there at the International Court of Justice and will present proudly our case of using self-defence under our most inherent right under international humanitarian law.”
How would any other nation respond to threats of it's destruction?
If Hamas have declared to destroy Israel. What more do we expect Israel to do, other than protect themselves. I was ignorant of so many facts, however, the history you have shared is very informative.
Ima go with Golda's poetic perspective. F'k it. They will always hate us and Israel, and anything it does, is mere pretext.
From today's news:
"Actually our enemies, Hamas, in their charter, call for the destruction of our nation, the State of Israel - the only nation-state of the Jewish people,” Mr Herzog said.
“We will be there at the International Court of Justice and will present proudly our case of using self-defence under our most inherent right under international humanitarian law.”
How would any other nation respond to threats of it's destruction?
Exactly.
I live in central Ohio. Are there any books you can recommend to learn more about Jewish history and about Israel?
“The History of the Jews” by Paul Johnson and “Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn” by Daniel Gordis
Thank you!
Bravo, Joshua. Great insights into past, present and future.