Headlines straight from the mainstream media tell of frightened Palestinians being driven from their homes, and innocent people being massacred in Gaza, but Israeli citizens have a different viewpoint of the events that are happening. One friend shared her confusion with me after seeing the headlines and hearing the stories coming out of Israel. “I’m confused,” she said, “they say they are being slaughtered.”
I explained it to her in this way, “Hamas is a terrorist organization and they’ve bedded down just like terrorists do in other countries. It’s impossible to get them out without anyone being harmed…and if Israel doesn’t do everything they have to do to get rid of them, they’ll end up being just another “occupied country,” where terrorists roam the streets.”
What I probably didn’t explain well is Israel’s determination to survive. This little county has withstood wars, terrorists, and worse because they will absolutely do whatever it takes to protect themselves. It would seem that they understand that there are some fates that are worse than death, and for them, being “occupied” and losing their freedom is one such fate.
I have followed one Israeli citizen on Facebook for several years. Her page is usually full of joy and happiness as she shares video of the beauty of her country. Lately, of course, her postings have been more somber.
She showed images of her 7-year-old son as he asked if Siri would know when the next barrage may come. Imagine having to explain such to your baby. Americans really don’t know how good we have it as the Apple of God’s eye is under attack.
Israeli children have been kidnapped and are being held in Gaza. When Israeli citizens try to leave the area, Hamas forces them back. These terrorists are using innocent citizens and their children as shields.
Yes, they know that Israel will do everything that it takes to wipe the terrorism out, and these shields become fodder for the mainstream media to use to paint Israeli Defense Forces as the monsters instead of the heroes that they are.
In the words of Jael Eckstein,
“Israel knows that the top terrorists are hiding in tunnels underneath Gaza City; below huge residential buildings, schools, mosques, and UN shelters, where they are using their very own people as human shields.
Israel will kill those terrorists. But we don’t want to kill the innocent. That’s why (the) Israeli army told civilians to evacuate Gaza City and head south.
But guess what. Hamas isn’t letting them.
Anyone who Hamas sees leaving, is (being forced) to go back home.
This is the epitome of evil. They know that at this point, israel will do anything to kill the terrorists who are threatening our survival.
And they’re ready to have their own people die and be human shields, just to make Israel look bad.
‘I place before you life and death; choose life.’
Don’t be fooled. In this conflict, it’s very easy to distinguish the side which stands for life…and the side that stands for death.”
“For he who touches you touches the apple of (God’s) eye.” Zechariah 2:8.
“Blessed is he who blesses you, and cursed is he who curses you (Israel).” Number 4:9
#PrayForIsrael
Angie Kaye