I am reminded, amid calls for ceasefire, and with the recent experience of the "pause" in mind, of something former Israeli ambassador to the UN Dorn Gold said, many years ago.
Namely: the UN has caused more suffering than it has prevented, partly because instead of letting wars play out, and letting one side win, it has frozen conflicts in time, allowing them to continue.
In Gaza, the right thing to do -- from a humanitarian perspective -- is to let Israel win, despite the immediate humanitarian cost. Stopping the fight now would just ensure future wars in Gaza.
I felt that the experience of the "pause" was actually traumatic for Israelis and Jews, despite the joy of bringing hostages home. People felt powerless; they felt manipulated and abused by Hamas.
The U.S., for now, is letting Israel continue. My friend Caroline Glick says that Biden is the biggest obstacle to Israeli victory. Perhaps. But in a broader sense, the opponent is time. Israel's task is urgent.
I'm hoping and praying that Israel is able to liberate more of the hostages through military action. It would change the equation in a fundamental way. Maybe soon. Maybe today, God willing.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
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This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
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