Hamas/Gaza War Musings #36- Dangerous Surrender!

 

As a student of the Bible/Tanach, most recently Prophets/Navi, that's the message. Gd will save us if we do the right thing. That's how we won the 1967 Six Days War and the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

I kept suspecting, fearing that Israel's Prime Minister Binyamin Bibi Netanyahu would fold under American pressure, but I prayed that he'd be opposed by other Likud leaders and coalition ministers. Unfortunately, he and all but one of the ministers failed to oppose it. 

Just Otzma Yehudit's Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed American rule over the State of Israel. He's the only reliable leader. That's it. I'm hoping to hear angry voices from Likud backbenchers. So far, silence.

Netanyahu has given up our sovereignty and totally buckled. He let the USA decide our defense policy.

Biden announces Israel's truce with Lebanon with hope of paving pathway for Gaza ceasefire

I'm not interested in his fancy oratory. I look at facts and policy. The next war in the north will be a gazillion times worse. It's clear. This has been happening ever since Bibi has been ruling. Read my other articles, please. I don't have time to write more now. 

This is what I wrote last night on facebook:

Gnite 

It shouldn't surprise you that I'm beyond, angry, miserable, scared and worse. 

I'm not the only Israeli feeling totally betrayed by our government coalition. Bibi is just what I've been saying for years, a "closet Leftist." That's definitely the most polite term I can use. 

You can Google what I wrote on Shiloh Musings in 2008 which I titled Impressive*. FB blocks the link and hides....

I don't care what spin Netanyahu puts on what he agreed to, but it's a surrender. A military surrender and a surrender of Israeli sovereignty. 

Why hasn't the coalition crumbled? 

Why isn't the Likud demanding Bibi's resignation?

Why aren't the families of our dead and wounded soldiers out in the streets shouting?

The deal, or whatever you want to call it a travesty.

It's a danger to the survival of the State of Israel. 

I'm beyond angry. 

What do you think?

If you agree with what I've written, please share. 

#totalvictory #עדהניצחון

I'd appreciate your comments, and share if you agree, thanks.

*I linked it here, because this isn't Facebook.  

Hamas/Gaza War Musings #35- Bibi's Foolishly Playing to the Democrats

We've all heard the saying that trying the same thing over and over and expecting different results is a definition of insanity and the most accurate way of describing Prime Minister Binyamin Bibi Netanyahu's security policies --how he ends wars--

That's why we're in the mess we've been in the past year plus. The mess is the war. We've been attacked every year or two since early into Bibi's reign as Israel's Prime Minister. I don't understand why so many, otherwise brilliant, people vote for him, trust him and politically worship him. Netanyahu has been giving us a 21st century appeasement policy.

We haven't won any of these wars; we just end them, first cousin to surrender. Bibi claims that "we showed the Arabs that we're stronger, can't push us around." Duh?!? It has never worked. If it's the right policy there wouldn't be fighting a dangerous war for Israel's survival since October 7, 2023. It's clear. I'm a CPA's daughter and 1+1=2. This isn't even Second Grade Arithmetic. Why are so many people dumb when it comes to politics?

And now I keep hearing that we're letting the Americans, those deceitful allies, sic, negotiate a deal/ceasefire with Hizbolla. Beyond insanity, these are the Democrats, the party of Obama, AOC, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Biden, who's no better than any of the others. 

The tough war savvy crew Donald Trump has been nominating is certainly horrified. Horrified because we're not showing any war smarts, none of the heroism Trump is old enough to remember well from 1967.

If I sound depressed, it's because I am depressed. IMHO Bibi is only making things worse. When Trump tells Israel to finish the war, he means WIN IT! 

I know what you want to ask me. "Who should replace Bibi?" Right? Honestly, I want to postpone elections as long as legally possible, because Israel can't afford raising the level of competition/disagreement/debate among citizens. If Netanyahu would only resign from all public offices, then the next in line in Likud would become Prime Minister. No elections needed.

Our soldiers are fighting hard, not only against Arab terrorists but also against some bad policies of the higher ups, those above the glass ceiling. Elections would cause too many internal fights.

I know that some people are certainly upset that I've written this. But I can't stay quiet, sorry. If you agree with me, please share this post, thanks. I'm looking forward to your comments, too.

Hamas/Gaza War Musings #34- Praying for The USA... Hope It Helps

 

This morning I joined a few hundred people at Ancient Shiloh for special Morning Prayers for America organized by Mateh Binyamin. 

Nothing political was said... though we all know very well that elections for US President are in just a couple of days. And there's a very big difference between the two candidates. The tension in America between the two sides is probably the worst in American history.

As soon as I got down to the Basilika, where the prayers, were to be held, Josh Hasten interviewed me. You can read the JNS article here.

Not everyone was American. The USA is a world power, so its president influences the entire world. We all need Gd's help.

I couldn't take good photos of the prayers, since the Women's Section was in the back, rather hidden away. Prayers are slightly different in Israel. Birkat Kohanim, The Priestly Blessing was said. 

Many prayers were sung out loud together. It was very inspiring for sure.

Ancient Shiloh was chosen because its a very traditional site for Jewish Prayer. The Tabernacle, forerunner of the Holy Temple, stood in Shiloh for close to four hundred 400 years. And of course the Biblical Chana prayed for a son in Shiloh, promising that she'd dedicate him to serve the Jewish People in Shiloh, if Gd gives her a son. She was subsequently blessed with a son, Shmuel/Samuel who led the Jewish people and crowned the first two Jewish Kings, Saul and David.

To strengthen the minyan some yeshiva high school classes joined us. After the prayers were over, the men and boys sang and danced. 

Considering that Shiloh has been my "home town" for most of my life, I was overjoyed at the choice of location. All I had to do to get there was walk down the hill for under half an hour.

It's no secret, from what I write here on my blog and on Facebook, that I'm very worried about Israel's war for survival and the American Presidential race. Add to that the intolerance of the ironically named "Liberals" for any other view and their strong hold on media here and abroad... yes, we're in a very challenging time. Prayers are certainly needed.

I'm not going to even attempt to predict which political party will win in American elections this week. Just one thing for sure-- the loser will claim  that the winner cheated. Our prayers today are to make America and Israel better more tolerant countries, where people respect each other and election results, Gd willing.

Following are more photos from today. 

Yisrael Ganz, Mateh Binyamin