Following a security situational assessment, Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to increase preparations to protect communities and traffic routes in Judea and Samaria. The new security concern is the danger from surprise attacks on communities and attacks by extremist Islamic terrorist elements inspired by the rebels’ recent successes in overthrowing the Assad regime in Syria.
Last night (Wednesday), a 10-year-old boy was murdered when a terrorist opened fire on an Israeli bus on its way from Beitar Illit to Jerusalem. Four other people were wounded in the attack. Israel is correct to fear attacks of this nature and take steps to prevent them.
AFSI was pleased to host a discussion with Avi Abelow of Pulse of Israel last night and he spoke at length on the aftermath of October 7 and how Israel needs to move forward in the face of continued terror activity to destroy The Jewish Nation State. “The left’s dangerous plans ignore a critical truth about the Middle East: things change rapidly, and no peace agreement can be relied upon. Only the strong survive in this neighborhood.” Avi reaffirmed what we’ve been hearing from other sources: as the Middle East landscape continues to change rapidly and old regimes are coming down, Israel has reason to be hopeful. All of the current challenges present a unique opportunity for Israel to implement strategic actions and act decisively to secure its future.
A proactive Israel must seize the day, by Avi Abelow/Israel National News, December 12, 2024