Israel has begun a ground offensive in Gaza City that promises a new round of horror in an already existing humanitarian disaster. Despite widespread global condemnation, Netanyahu continues to do what he’s doing to carry out his Right wing messianic vision for Israel.
President Trump chooses to extend financial support for the Israeli effort. While Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “It’s their war,” many would argue that it is Israel’s war - and ours. My interview today is with Arab-American political advocate Raed Jarrar, who argues that without our help Netanyahu could not continue his military rampage.
According to Jarrar, one phone call from Trump could stop this, and there are various theories as to why he’s not willing to do it. Whatever his reason, the war continues to be an unending source of pain and suffering or the Palestinian people. Despite protests all over the world - including 500,000 Israelis on the streets of Tel Aviv - the incursion into Gaza City only amps up a war in which there appears to be no endgame.
Israel is America’s ally, to be sure, but our highest alliance must be with humanity itself. In the Declaration of Independence, it says that “all men are created equal.” That does not mean just all Americans, or all of America’s friends. I believe God created us as One and loves us as One. Our job on earth is to learn to love as God loves.
I hope my conversation with Raed gives you much to consider. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
