Israel’s War on Terror: The Fight America Never Finished

 

Hezbollah and Hamas are the cancers of the Middle East, and Israel is the only surgeon with the courage to operate, yet somehow, the patient—the world—keeps blaming the doctor. In plain English, while the world whines about Israel’s military actions, the truth is that Israel is cleaning up the mess left behind by weak-willed Western powers too afraid to get their hands dirty.

Israel has been making headlines again, but not for the reasons you'd expect from a spy thriller. On September 17, 2024, the Israeli intelligence community successfully pulled off what can only be described as a James Bond-level operation. In a stunning display of precision and technology, Israel blew up pagers and walkie-talkies held by Hezbollah operatives across multiple locations, simultaneously. Imagine the confusion within the terrorist organization, their communication systems literally blown to pieces in their hands, as if someone had flipped a switch from afar. This isn’t fiction; it’s reality—an operation that sounds straight out of a spy novel, and yet it happened in plain sight.

While this operation sent shockwaves through Hezbollah and weakened their communication infrastructure, another action has gone less noticed but holds even greater symbolic weight. Forty years after the devastating 1983 bombing of the Beirut Marine barracks that killed 241 American Marines, Israel managed to locate and eliminate the terrorist commander responsible. The man who masterminded the attack against U.S. troops finally met his end at the hands of Israeli forces. This was not just another military strike; this was justice delivered, an eye-for-an-eye that came four decades after those brave Americans were murdered in cold blood.

For those who understand history, this operation wasn’t just Israel protecting itself—it was Israel avenging an American tragedy. One might even say Israel is doing the dirty work that America never finished. And yet, despite these victories that align with U.S. interests, certain figures in America seem bent on demonizing Israel. Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib, and others from the extreme left continue to portray Israel as the villain in every Middle Eastern conflict. They are quick to condemn Israel's actions while conveniently forgetting the terrorism Israel has fought on the frontlines—terrorism that doesn’t just threaten Israelis but also endangers American lives and interests.

Now, before diving into the politics of it all, let’s revisit some facts. The 1983 Marine barracks bombing was a watershed moment in U.S. history, one that forever altered American foreign policy in the Middle East. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for the bombing. The attack was a calculated move to weaken U.S. influence in Lebanon. For decades, the perpetrator remained free, a living reminder that justice had not been served. Israel changed that. When Israeli forces tracked down and took out this terrorist commander, it wasn’t just about vengeance; it was about closing a chapter in American history that had been left painfully unresolved.

You’d think America would be showering Israel with praise for its recent actions. After all, Israel did what no other nation had: it avenged the deaths of 241 U.S. servicemen. But instead of recognition, Israel faces criticism, particularly from the far-left corners of American politics. Sanders and Tlaib, for example, have been vocal critics of Israel, accusing it of committing human rights violations while staying conspicuously silent on Hezbollah’s long history of violence. These critics fail to acknowledge that Israel, in many ways, is fighting America’s war on terror, especially when it targets groups like Hezbollah, which have also been responsible for attacks on American citizens and interests.

The broader question remains: Why is Israel being condemned when it should be receiving accolades? Is it not worth noting that Hezbollah has been designated a terrorist organization by both the U.S. and the European Union? Is it not relevant that Hezbollah has received financial and military support from Iran, a country that has made no secret of its desire to see both Israel and the U.S. weakened in the Middle East? Instead of focusing on these facts, critics prefer to paint Israel as the aggressor, conveniently forgetting that the country is surrounded by groups and nations that have openly called for its destruction.

Let’s also take a closer look at Hezbollah. This is an organization that thrives on chaos, that recruits young men to become suicide bombers, and that indiscriminately targets civilians. It’s not just Israel in their crosshairs—it’s anyone who opposes their extremist worldview. By weakening Hezbollah, Israel isn’t just defending itself; it’s defending a world order that seeks to prevent terrorism from flourishing. And when Israel took out Hezbollah’s communication systems on September 17, it wasn’t just a win for Israeli security; it was a win for anyone who values stability and peace in the region.

Yet, for some reason, none of this seems to matter to Sanders, Tlaib, and their like-minded colleagues. They continue to perpetuate the narrative that Israel is the bully in the playground, despite the fact that Israel’s very existence is constantly under threat. It’s a bizarre and hypocritical stance, especially given that these same individuals claim to be champions of democracy and human rights. Where is their outrage when Hezbollah targets Israeli civilians? Where is their moral indignation when Iran supplies weapons to Hezbollah, knowing full well that those weapons will be used to kill innocents? Their selective outrage is not only disingenuous but dangerous, as it emboldens groups like Hezbollah to continue their reign of terror.

To say that Israel should be thanked rather than condemned is an understatement. Israel is not only fighting for its survival but also ensuring that the likes of Hezbollah and Iran don’t gain a foothold in the region. And in doing so, Israel is protecting American interests, whether those on the far left want to admit it or not. Israel’s operations, both on September 17 and in taking down the mastermind of the 1983 barracks bombing, show a nation committed to justice, not just for itself but for its allies.

So, what does this all mean moving forward? It means that Israel will continue to do what it has always done: defend itself and, by extension, defend the values that much of the world claims to hold dear. And maybe, just maybe, it's time America acknowledges that. The real question isn’t why Israel is acting the way it is; the real question is why America, or at least parts of it, are failing to offer their support.

In the end, Israel might not need America’s applause, but it certainly doesn’t deserve its condemnation. Maybe instead of pointing fingers at Israel, Bernie Sanders and Rashida Tlaib should take a long look in the mirror. After all, as the saying goes, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” but it seems some people are confused about who the real enemy is. Maybe they just need a new pair of glasses to see clearly—or perhaps a trip to the optometrist won’t be enough. They might need an entire change in prescription.