Iran’s support of Hamas is an act of war against Israel and the West, and it’s high time the United States responds with more than just sanctions — it’s time to consider military action.
When dealing with snakes, you don’t ask them to shed their skin; you cut off the head. In the escalating crisis between Israel and Hamas, the United States must let Israel finish the job it has started — to eliminate and degrade Hamas completely. This isn’t just about Israel’s survival; it’s about ensuring that terrorism doesn’t get a free pass, especially when innocent American lives are at stake. The tragic execution of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli American, alongside five other hostages, underscores the brutality of Hamas and the stakes of this conflict. America’s response must be unequivocal: allow Israel to finish what it has begun, and tighten the screws on Iran, Hamas’s benefactor and the puppeteer pulling the strings in this theater of terror.
The
discovery of Goldberg-Polin's body, along with five others, in a tunnel beneath
Rafah in southern Gaza, is a grim reminder of the horrors faced by those taken
hostage on October 7, 2023. This date will be remembered as a day of infamy,
when Hamas unleashed terror that led to the deaths of approximately 1,200
Israelis. Among the six hostages found, three were slated for release under a
ceasefire agreement, only to be executed by short-range shots just moments
before they were discovered. Hamas, in a cowardly move, claimed they died from
an airstrike — a blatant lie meant to shift the blame onto Israel and its
allies, including the United States.
Hamas’s
strategy has always been clear: exploit civilian casualties for propaganda, and
use hostages as bargaining chips to weaken Israel’s resolve and divide
international opinion. But this time, the stakes are different. An American
citizen has been brutally executed, and this changes the calculus for the
United States. The Biden administration must recognize that any ceasefire now
would be tantamount to rewarding terrorism. It would only embolden Hamas and
other extremist groups to continue their reign of terror, knowing that the
world will step in to save them when they are on the brink of destruction.
The
role of Iran in this conflict cannot be overstated. Iran has long been the
financial and military lifeline for Hamas, providing the rockets, weapons, and
training that have enabled the group to carry out its attacks. The U.S. State
Department has repeatedly identified Iran as the world's leading state sponsor
of terrorism, and its involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is no
exception. Tehran’s hands are stained with the blood of innocent Israelis and
now, with that of an American citizen. The Biden administration must tighten
the screw on Iran, using every tool at its disposal — sanctions, diplomatic
pressure, and, if necessary, military action — to force the release of the
remaining hostages and cut off Hamas’s supply lines once and for all.
Some
voices will argue that a ceasefire is necessary to stop the bloodshed, citing
the over 40,000 Palestinian deaths reported in Gaza as a reason to halt the
fighting. However, this argument ignores a crucial point: the responsibility
for these deaths lies squarely with Hamas. The group has repeatedly used
civilian areas as shields, launching rockets from hospitals, schools, and
residential buildings, knowing that Israel’s response will inevitably lead to
casualties. Hamas’s leadership sees Palestinian lives as expendable, mere pawns
in their quest to destroy Israel. A ceasefire now would only serve to protect
Hamas, allowing them to regroup and rearm for the next round of violence.
The
historical context is also important. Hamas has been committed to the
destruction of Israel since its founding in 1987. Its charter explicitly calls
for the elimination of the Jewish state, and over the years, it has launched
countless attacks against Israeli civilians. The October 7 attack was not an
isolated incident; it was part of a broader strategy to weaken Israel and erode
international support for its right to defend itself. The world has seen this
playbook before — in the 2006 Lebanon War, in the repeated conflicts in Gaza,
and now once again. Each time, the international community has pressured Israel
to stop short of total victory, allowing groups like Hamas to survive and
rebuild. This cycle must end.
America’s
moral responsibility in this conflict is clear. As a nation that has suffered
from terrorism, the United States cannot afford to be seen as anything other
than resolute in its support for Israel’s right to defend itself and its
citizens. The execution of Hersh Goldberg-Polin should serve as a rallying cry
for action, not appeasement. The Biden administration’s response will be
watched closely not just in the Middle East, but around the world. Weakness or
indecision now will only embolden other rogue states and terrorist groups who
are watching to see how the U.S. handles this crisis.
In
plain terms, the Biden administration must allow Israel to complete its mission
to degrade and eliminate Hamas. This is not just about Israel’s security; it’s
about upholding the principle that terrorism must never be rewarded. Iran’s
role in supporting Hamas must also be confronted with the full force of
American power. Only by standing firm can the United States ensure that justice
is served for Hersh Goldberg-Polin and the countless others who have suffered
at the hands of Hamas. As the world watches, it’s time for America to show that
it will not be cowed by terror. After all, in the game of survival, only the
strong survive — and the strong must prevail.
And
as for Iran and Hamas, maybe they should start making amends by knitting their
own nooses because the rope of tolerance is running thin.
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