The shocking invasion by Hamas of Israel by air, land, and sea on October 7 will go down in history as the most significant news event of 2023!
The danger to world peace is massive, as it is becoming clear that Iran’s extremist government is behind the planning and operation of this terrorist action.
There will be a massive ground operation into Gaza City in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli Defense Forces that will make civilians living in that location feel they are in a living hell, where many will lose their lives.
Already, there are reports of at least 700 Israelis killed, 400-500 Palestinians killed, and thousands of wounded on both sides, as well as an estimate of at least one hundred Israelis kidnapped and held hostage in the Gaza Strip.
The United States and the civilized world have condemned this horrendous set of circumstances, but antisemites across the globe are hailing the surprise invasion, catching the Israeli Defense forces off guard, and demonstrating that the Iron Dome defense system has flaws that allowed for blunders in intelligence gathering.
This is a exisential crisis for the survival of Israel, a nation which just celebrated its 75th anniversary, and with the prospect of a long, drawn out war without any certainty of its long range outcome.
It is known that some Americans and other foreign nationals were killed, wounded, or captured by Hamas, and the question of how to secure the release of all hostages is a nightmarish situation.
There is no doubt that this international crisis will have an effect on American politics in the coming year, with only 13 months until the Presidential Election Of 2024.
It also brings to mind the danger of Donald Trump, who has been loose and easy in sharing intelligence information since leaving office, and is reckless in a way that undermines American national security short term and long term.
As things now stand, it seems clear that the best alternative for the Republican Party is Nikki Haley, with her prior experience as United Nations Ambassador, and her comparatively moderate rhetoric.
But to believe that the MAGA Republican cancer will be able to be overwhelmed is an issue one has to have major doubts can occur!
So the strong leadership of Joe Biden is to be supported in all ways possible in a crisis that can be perceived as one of the greatest in recent history!
Hamas is threatening to kill hostages.
At this time of crisis, Republicans are blocking State Department appointees for the Middle East.
In addition to that, Tuberville is still blocking military personnel important for the Middle East.
Trump and his MAGA allies are pushing a conspiracy theory about Hamas infiltrating the U.S. via the Mexican border.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/israel-hamas-conflict-trump-maga-sleeper-cell-border-threat-1234849311/
Republicans are blaming Biden and are eager to bomb Iran.
http://www.cnn.com/2023/10/09/politics/republicans-blame-biden-israel-what-matters/index.html
Hamas is a bunch of animals! They’ve beheaded babies and are raping women!
This explains how I feel in regards to reactions I’ve seen online in comments sections of various media outlets and political blogs and social media posts.
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/10/9/2198330/-Hamas-Attack-Illustrates-the-Difference-Between-Resistance-and-Terrorism‘
Thanks for that, Leia. I’ve noticed the young Democrats in the House who are known as the Squad use whataboutism when confronted with this subject.
I second how you feel, Former Republican. I feel sad that there will be collateral damage, but Hamas needs to be wiped out completely.
People in northern Israel, near where Hezbollah is, are being advised to shelter in place, lock their doors, and turn off the lights.
Talks are underway to allow US and Palestinian civilians to leave Gaza through Egypt ahead of any land invasion.
Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem are having clashes now.
Trump praised Hezbollah, called them “smart”.
Israel is ordering civilians in Gaza to evacuate south.
There are skirmishes on the Israel-Lebanon border, causing growing concern that there may be a second front in the war.