It’s easy for the United States, the mainstream media, and many in the West to urge Israel to exercise restraint and even institute a cease-fire in the aftermath of the massacre of Israelis by Hamas terrorists on Oct 7.

Those calling for such things have not had their fellow countrymen, women, and children beheaded, burned alive, and massacred by a group dedicated to their destruction.

Israel and its citizenry can only trust themselves and their government to save the future of their country and their people.

If Jews are not safe in Israel, those in the United States should start looking over their shoulders at the antiIsrael demonstrations around the country, and now globally, as well as the rising tide of antisemitism on college campuses.

Even more disturbing is the rising level of hatred for Israel and Jews in the United States Congress.

Israel’s enemies are openly gathering and no doubt planning its destruction, as evidenced by the recent meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, between the leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group and senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic jihadist players.

The safety and security of Jews globally are at stake; whether they are in Israel or on college campuses in the United States.