There is a fable about the scorpion and the frog. The scorpion asks the frog to carry it across the river, the frog is concerned that the scorpion will use its sting during the river passage - the scorpion points out that would kill both of them.
The frog agrees, the pair set out, but inevitably the scorpion cannot help itself, stings the frog, and they both drown.
The fable illustrates the reality that there are some instincts which cannot be suppressed - the equivalent to the scorpion's sting is the fundamental and inherent genocidal antisemitism to be found within 'Palestinians' (in fact, one could expand on that . . .).
In our comparison, our modern day frogs have negotiated, persuaded, traded, offered huge concessions, paid money, supplied employment, and given food, services, water, energy and even therapy to the scorpions.
All to no avail.
The frogs continue to be stung; the scorpions continue to follow their fundamental instincts.
To the point:
I suggest the frogs have learnt that there is no negotiation, no buying off of the scorpions. I completely support the creation of the Israel described in the article - one in which the scorpions have no place.
“…during the period leading up to October 7th, Israelis were asleep. We had let our guard down, having been lulled into a sort of national slumber by the very group that was plotting the most devastating attack in our national history. We had allowed ourselves the perverse luxury of directing our spears inward as we bickered over the government’s divisive legislative agenda, tearing into one another at a time when those who wished us harm were looking for every weakness to exploit.”
How could I, a Jewish American woman, have seen this so clearly before October 7, and those in power (both in government and the opposition) not have seen it? Every time I saw those demonstrations blocking major roads, I thought “what are they doing? They are broadcasting weakness and division to their enemies!“ And then we found out after October 7 that that is exactly what Hamas saw and why they -and others- acted when (and where) they did. My conclusion: Israel is so successful that many think they can act like our American leftists. How could they not know that every single minute of every single day they are the target of people who want to destroy them? Yes, there are those who want to destroy America as well, but America is a huge country and, most importantly, is not a “Jewish nation“ (in a hostile neighborhood, to boot). And America needs to tone it down, as well (another example of success breeding spoiled leftists). Bottom line: Israelis need to get back to their roots and also understand that the way to address their differences is through internal channels and not the worldwide media. No street protests should be allowed. If that means they are a little less of a democracy, so be it. Their survival is more important.
We're only months into a four year temper tantrum by the "defenders of democracy". Burning Teslas, demonizing law enforcement, subverting the military, cheering on assassinations, blocking streets....I could go on. When they don't win at the ballot box the left has to try to make everyone scared and unhappy.
We are not alone. Here in the West, a new awakening has begun, after 80 years of the post-war relief which started with the defeat of The Nazis in Europe. We too had grown used to a life which was too easy, a bubble of easy living, which has now ended. The information economy, with its infinite Up-side, is being built before our very eyes...a stunning scientific success. But what is actually coming in the cities and on the ground, is the expulsion of Islam from The West. Europe is about to Democratically elect Far-Right Governments in The United Kingdom and in France. And the Culture with this is about to change too. The Place for European Jewry is now Israel. For what threatens The West also threatens Israel: Demographics. The process must and will be peaceful and within the Law. But it is coming: Right-wing certainly, but within The Law. The stable population of Judeo-Christianity will not become Minorities in our own lands, neither in Israel nor in Europe. We will not be subverted from securing the Future for our Families. This is what is now coming.
As another writer posts, how could I see what apparently the PM of Israel could not....or those demonstrators before Oct. 7th and the pledge by reservists NOT to serve. What a message that gave Iran/hamas. now when do American Jews wake up. Why are the Oscars cheering and standing for every anti Israel film and speech? Long lines for No other Land in NYC. Jewish celebrities denunciation of Israel's alleged murder of Gazans...the "genocide." Silent Oct, 8 but now they have big mouths. Now an openly Jew Hating Israel Hating mayor of NYC....and the third of NYC Jewish voters that helped his victory. UK Jews? French Jews? Jews in Germany?
For many, including myself, the experiment that we tried for 100 years of attempting to coexist with Arabs ended on October 7. We are two different tribes, two different cultures, and we Jews need to find a path that leads to these tribes forever separating.
Regretfully not everyone in Israel has woken up. Unfortunately there are still those who have now returned to their devious behavior of October 6, 2023 and are still trying to undermine the basics of democracy in the country.
the canary in the goldmine: QATAR. is DONALD J TRUMP bewitched by QATAR’S Trojan horse gift, does the gift Airplane influences his decisions, we will all findout.
Beware of letting another government or leader (trump) insert himself in the negotiations. Do not accede power to him or another that should remain totally Israeli. If you had listened closely to him, and his family ,they have their own plans for their own enrichment, in Gaza. It has no place for self determination of Palestinians, and even Israel. Indeed ,he would see them all banished and control in his hands, not Israelis, so he can put up another gold laden money maker.
I don't fully agree with what you wrote about Trump's motivations, but, even if they are true, it give Trump even more motivation to get the New Middle East plans underway. It can't happen unless Israel and the moderate Arab states are secure from terrorism, and so--undoubtedly, Trump will have to unleash Israel to finish the job(s) that must be finished. Trump tried diplomacy the best he could and he is learning it just won't work on terrorists, no matter what.
Thank you for your comments. I agree that terrorism is a major obstacle, but trump hobnobbing and making highly profitable deals with the very terrorists that dismember journalists, is not encouraging, or even going in the right direction. As for his learning curve, it is not encouraging, seeing his inability to be firm even against Putin's expansionist ideology. I think that Israel is incredibly strong and independent enough to stand for their own interests and safety without giving up any control over their own destiny. I heard an actual speech of trump's, describing his vision for Gaza that was so self serving and so unaware of history, so typical of his world view, that it was almost a parody. It is not trump's job OR right to give Israel orders on how to act. It is actually insulting. Seeing his behavior with Ukrainian president Zelensky, his demands, his arrogance, gives us insight into his lack of character, and lack of any kind of diplomatic skills.
I understand, but first a question: What method could have been used to bring the Arabs together to work toward peace, the Abraham Accords, prosperity and coexistence? How else could he have done this? He's putting his own skin in the game and asking for others to do the same with investing in the New M.E. Was there a better way? As for Israel: Once the New Middle East is launched, it won't be too long before Israel becomes totally independent of other countries meddling. Trump understand this must be done for Israel because the next administration could very well abandon Israel and refuse to sell weapons. Because Israel will be the protector and enforcer of the New Middle East, it will be in the interest of all the joining Arab countries to make sure Israel has necessary weapons, so I imagine new manufacturing plants to open (providing desperately needed jobs for Arabs and new economic streams) to supply Israel and sell to allies. The new plans MUST go forward; if it doesn't, the Middle East will descend into a bigger hell than it has been and the terrorists will rise again and it will be a nightmare all around.
That's the current plan. Pray it happens; all the groundwork has been laid and there has been, and never will be, another opportunity to transform the Middle East to become like Dubai and the United Arab Emirates than the time we have right now. We are watching astounding history unfold.
We may not want to pick on Solomon’s golden blueprints just yet. Imagine we girls browsing through the Chanel boutique heading for the Trump gold gilt pools at the riviera on the Mediterranean…I’ll verse you on my version of Zephaniah 2, and how Trump is being used of HaShem to help Israel clean the murderous cretins away from the land. HaShem said the coast will be given to Judah. I doubt he is even aware of that prophecy. Trump, not HaShem…but all of this for Israel, not himself. He said so. Trump likes to build. After years of murder and terrorism on the coast, let’s indulge him. As we sip dainty little martinis and talk Ivanka. Shabbat shalom.
"Murder and terrorism, is what trump is imposing on us, as Americans. We are illegally killing, and grabbing territory under trumps orders. No time for martinis and chatting. Israel will always know better than our aging , and senile draft dodger. He loves sending real men into battle while he fiddles in the background. His building mania, is not building smart or beautiful or useful. Rather it is gaudy, gilt and non inclusive. Her denigrates blacks, which should offend Israels multi colored, multinational make up. He is actually one of the "murderous cretins" you mentioned.
A “new Israel” with a brown and white flag! Really? What are you insinuating? Why not come right out and say it? What are you afraid of? What are you hiding? Let’s hear it!
I got more from reading between the lines than from the actual lines.
Don't ignore the continuing conflict between Bnei Yosef and Bnei Yehuda. Those who build the physical (no less Godly) and those who are more pure and insist on only 'spiritual' lives. Or, those who enter the Land vs those who want to stay in the 'spiritual' desert. This is a challenge within our people, not with external enemies.
There is another challenge within our own people and that is policing greed and ego.
Love your essay!!!!!!......It looks like we are always have a new beginning, stronger, wiser and awake.....it's not the first time.......we are ( thank God) after all, a very resourceful/resilient kind of people!!!!!!!..... Am Israel Chai!!!!!....
There is a fable about the scorpion and the frog. The scorpion asks the frog to carry it across the river, the frog is concerned that the scorpion will use its sting during the river passage - the scorpion points out that would kill both of them.
The frog agrees, the pair set out, but inevitably the scorpion cannot help itself, stings the frog, and they both drown.
The fable illustrates the reality that there are some instincts which cannot be suppressed - the equivalent to the scorpion's sting is the fundamental and inherent genocidal antisemitism to be found within 'Palestinians' (in fact, one could expand on that . . .).
In our comparison, our modern day frogs have negotiated, persuaded, traded, offered huge concessions, paid money, supplied employment, and given food, services, water, energy and even therapy to the scorpions.
All to no avail.
The frogs continue to be stung; the scorpions continue to follow their fundamental instincts.
To the point:
I suggest the frogs have learnt that there is no negotiation, no buying off of the scorpions. I completely support the creation of the Israel described in the article - one in which the scorpions have no place.
“…during the period leading up to October 7th, Israelis were asleep. We had let our guard down, having been lulled into a sort of national slumber by the very group that was plotting the most devastating attack in our national history. We had allowed ourselves the perverse luxury of directing our spears inward as we bickered over the government’s divisive legislative agenda, tearing into one another at a time when those who wished us harm were looking for every weakness to exploit.”
How could I, a Jewish American woman, have seen this so clearly before October 7, and those in power (both in government and the opposition) not have seen it? Every time I saw those demonstrations blocking major roads, I thought “what are they doing? They are broadcasting weakness and division to their enemies!“ And then we found out after October 7 that that is exactly what Hamas saw and why they -and others- acted when (and where) they did. My conclusion: Israel is so successful that many think they can act like our American leftists. How could they not know that every single minute of every single day they are the target of people who want to destroy them? Yes, there are those who want to destroy America as well, but America is a huge country and, most importantly, is not a “Jewish nation“ (in a hostile neighborhood, to boot). And America needs to tone it down, as well (another example of success breeding spoiled leftists). Bottom line: Israelis need to get back to their roots and also understand that the way to address their differences is through internal channels and not the worldwide media. No street protests should be allowed. If that means they are a little less of a democracy, so be it. Their survival is more important.
We're only months into a four year temper tantrum by the "defenders of democracy". Burning Teslas, demonizing law enforcement, subverting the military, cheering on assassinations, blocking streets....I could go on. When they don't win at the ballot box the left has to try to make everyone scared and unhappy.
Well said and so true!
I felt the same. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I felt those type of protests are a luxury Israel couldn’t afford.
That’s a perfect way to put it.
Beautiful essay. Dare we dream of the future the author invites us to build? Please, שנס גדול יהיה שם (ולאחינו, פה)
Thank you for referring to our Torah portions…Israel is a spiritual people. Shabbat shalom.
We are not alone. Here in the West, a new awakening has begun, after 80 years of the post-war relief which started with the defeat of The Nazis in Europe. We too had grown used to a life which was too easy, a bubble of easy living, which has now ended. The information economy, with its infinite Up-side, is being built before our very eyes...a stunning scientific success. But what is actually coming in the cities and on the ground, is the expulsion of Islam from The West. Europe is about to Democratically elect Far-Right Governments in The United Kingdom and in France. And the Culture with this is about to change too. The Place for European Jewry is now Israel. For what threatens The West also threatens Israel: Demographics. The process must and will be peaceful and within the Law. But it is coming: Right-wing certainly, but within The Law. The stable population of Judeo-Christianity will not become Minorities in our own lands, neither in Israel nor in Europe. We will not be subverted from securing the Future for our Families. This is what is now coming.
"We will never return to the Israel of Oct. 6...."
Tell that to our politicians.
As another writer posts, how could I see what apparently the PM of Israel could not....or those demonstrators before Oct. 7th and the pledge by reservists NOT to serve. What a message that gave Iran/hamas. now when do American Jews wake up. Why are the Oscars cheering and standing for every anti Israel film and speech? Long lines for No other Land in NYC. Jewish celebrities denunciation of Israel's alleged murder of Gazans...the "genocide." Silent Oct, 8 but now they have big mouths. Now an openly Jew Hating Israel Hating mayor of NYC....and the third of NYC Jewish voters that helped his victory. UK Jews? French Jews? Jews in Germany?
It’s all so crazy- and depressing.
It sure is......I find myself screaming at the TV
For many, including myself, the experiment that we tried for 100 years of attempting to coexist with Arabs ended on October 7. We are two different tribes, two different cultures, and we Jews need to find a path that leads to these tribes forever separating.
Regretfully not everyone in Israel has woken up. Unfortunately there are still those who have now returned to their devious behavior of October 6, 2023 and are still trying to undermine the basics of democracy in the country.
A New Israel?
Then reform the most corrupt Judicial System in the World: Israel's
You read about the lawyers in the IDF Jag Corp who prevented the Israeli Air Force from doing a damn thing on October 7th.
https://www.israpundit.org/yossi-baum-i-accuse-the-military-advocates-general-corps-mag/
Israel had hostages taken with ease and Hamas had its way because Israeli Jews need "permits' for a pistol and 50 rounds of ammo.
1) A pistol against a terrorist with an AK 47 is a joke
2) Only 5% Of Israel's have "permits."
3) You need a "permit" in Israel to prevent your wife or daughter from being raped by Muslims
4) You need a "permit" so your children are not taken hostage
"The Old Israel is gone. It is time to build a better one"
The Left and its laughable and totally corrupt judicial system doesn't give a damn how many Jews die. Jews can not have guns.
You need a New Israel, and it's not happening. Maybe another 25,000 have to die unnecessarily.
the canary in the goldmine: QATAR. is DONALD J TRUMP bewitched by QATAR’S Trojan horse gift, does the gift Airplane influences his decisions, we will all findout.
Beware of letting another government or leader (trump) insert himself in the negotiations. Do not accede power to him or another that should remain totally Israeli. If you had listened closely to him, and his family ,they have their own plans for their own enrichment, in Gaza. It has no place for self determination of Palestinians, and even Israel. Indeed ,he would see them all banished and control in his hands, not Israelis, so he can put up another gold laden money maker.
I don't fully agree with what you wrote about Trump's motivations, but, even if they are true, it give Trump even more motivation to get the New Middle East plans underway. It can't happen unless Israel and the moderate Arab states are secure from terrorism, and so--undoubtedly, Trump will have to unleash Israel to finish the job(s) that must be finished. Trump tried diplomacy the best he could and he is learning it just won't work on terrorists, no matter what.
Thank you for your comments. I agree that terrorism is a major obstacle, but trump hobnobbing and making highly profitable deals with the very terrorists that dismember journalists, is not encouraging, or even going in the right direction. As for his learning curve, it is not encouraging, seeing his inability to be firm even against Putin's expansionist ideology. I think that Israel is incredibly strong and independent enough to stand for their own interests and safety without giving up any control over their own destiny. I heard an actual speech of trump's, describing his vision for Gaza that was so self serving and so unaware of history, so typical of his world view, that it was almost a parody. It is not trump's job OR right to give Israel orders on how to act. It is actually insulting. Seeing his behavior with Ukrainian president Zelensky, his demands, his arrogance, gives us insight into his lack of character, and lack of any kind of diplomatic skills.
I understand, but first a question: What method could have been used to bring the Arabs together to work toward peace, the Abraham Accords, prosperity and coexistence? How else could he have done this? He's putting his own skin in the game and asking for others to do the same with investing in the New M.E. Was there a better way? As for Israel: Once the New Middle East is launched, it won't be too long before Israel becomes totally independent of other countries meddling. Trump understand this must be done for Israel because the next administration could very well abandon Israel and refuse to sell weapons. Because Israel will be the protector and enforcer of the New Middle East, it will be in the interest of all the joining Arab countries to make sure Israel has necessary weapons, so I imagine new manufacturing plants to open (providing desperately needed jobs for Arabs and new economic streams) to supply Israel and sell to allies. The new plans MUST go forward; if it doesn't, the Middle East will descend into a bigger hell than it has been and the terrorists will rise again and it will be a nightmare all around.
Interesting. I haven’t heard this explained in this way. Israel really has to become militarily independent to the highest extent possible.
That's the current plan. Pray it happens; all the groundwork has been laid and there has been, and never will be, another opportunity to transform the Middle East to become like Dubai and the United Arab Emirates than the time we have right now. We are watching astounding history unfold.
We may not want to pick on Solomon’s golden blueprints just yet. Imagine we girls browsing through the Chanel boutique heading for the Trump gold gilt pools at the riviera on the Mediterranean…I’ll verse you on my version of Zephaniah 2, and how Trump is being used of HaShem to help Israel clean the murderous cretins away from the land. HaShem said the coast will be given to Judah. I doubt he is even aware of that prophecy. Trump, not HaShem…but all of this for Israel, not himself. He said so. Trump likes to build. After years of murder and terrorism on the coast, let’s indulge him. As we sip dainty little martinis and talk Ivanka. Shabbat shalom.
"Murder and terrorism, is what trump is imposing on us, as Americans. We are illegally killing, and grabbing territory under trumps orders. No time for martinis and chatting. Israel will always know better than our aging , and senile draft dodger. He loves sending real men into battle while he fiddles in the background. His building mania, is not building smart or beautiful or useful. Rather it is gaudy, gilt and non inclusive. Her denigrates blacks, which should offend Israels multi colored, multinational make up. He is actually one of the "murderous cretins" you mentioned.
I have no problem with legitimate criticism of a politician, but you have the all-too-common TDS: Trump derangement syndrome.
No. Sad.
BS”D
A “new Israel” with a brown and white flag! Really? What are you insinuating? Why not come right out and say it? What are you afraid of? What are you hiding? Let’s hear it!
I got more from reading between the lines than from the actual lines.
Don't ignore the continuing conflict between Bnei Yosef and Bnei Yehuda. Those who build the physical (no less Godly) and those who are more pure and insist on only 'spiritual' lives. Or, those who enter the Land vs those who want to stay in the 'spiritual' desert. This is a challenge within our people, not with external enemies.
There is another challenge within our own people and that is policing greed and ego.
Love your essay!!!!!!......It looks like we are always have a new beginning, stronger, wiser and awake.....it's not the first time.......we are ( thank God) after all, a very resourceful/resilient kind of people!!!!!!!..... Am Israel Chai!!!!!....