Updates on the war in Israel, aftermath of a devastating terrorist attack, Hamas brutality, lack of moral clarity, implications of a contiguous Palestinian state, consequences of killing terrorists, media bias in Israeli-Palestinian conflict, heroic rescue operation
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Hamas used cyber attacks and drones to breach Israel's border fence, allowing terrorists to enter and commit gruesome acts.
Israel is prepared to unleash its air force if Hezbollah gets involved in the conflict, potentially leading to devastating consequences on the southern border of Lebanon.
Hamas and Hezbollah benefit from Iranian support in terms of financing and advanced military technology, posing a significant threat to Israel's security.
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Hamas' Technological Breakthrough in Breaching Israeli Border Fence
Hamas used cyber attacks and drones to breach Israel's 20-foot border fence with Gaza, allowing at least 1500 terrorists to enter Israel. The sophisticated method, likely backed by Iran, involved blowing up sensor towers, driving bulldozers through the fence, and engaging in a deadly massacre of Jews in villages and kibbutzim near the border.
The Gruesome Terrorist Acts Committed by Hamas
Hamas terrorists perpetrated gruesome acts, including mowing down civilians, kidnapping them, and taking them back to Gaza. Hamas beheaded babies, raped and brutalized women, and massacred hundreds of young people at an outdoor festival. Israeli parents and children were held hostage, and the Israeli Defense Force attempted to gain control over the border while dealing with the enormity of the massacres.
The Ongoing Conflict and International Response
Israel is at war with Hamas, who orchestrated a pre-planned massacre. The international community faces a moral test as some attempt to draw a false moral equivalence and condemn both sides. While Israel tries to minimize civilian casualties, Hamas intentionally hides behind civilians, commits war crimes, and uses propaganda to distort the reality of their terrorist acts.
Israel's Preparedness and Hezbollah's Potential Involvement
Israel is prepared to unleash the full might of its air force if Hezbollah gets involved in the conflict. With at least 150,000 sophisticated rockets pointed at Israel, a war involving Hezbollah, as well as Syria and potentially Iran, would escalate quickly. America is also trying to dissuade Hezbollah from joining the war, as it wants to prevent the conflict from broadening into a regional war. Israel, being militarily stretched, would respond with targeted strikes if Hezbollah remains uninvolved. However, if Hezbollah gets involved, Israel would resort to unleashing its air force, and the southern border of Lebanon would face devastating consequences.
Hamas, Iran, and the Technological Sophistication
Hamas and Hezbollah benefit from Iranian support in terms of financing and advanced military technology. Hamas has historically maintained some independence from Tehran, but recent years have seen significant support from Iran in terms of funding and technical assistance. Israeli technological superiority has been a deterrent for these groups, as Iron Dome has countered their less sophisticated rockets so far. However, recent attacks by Hamas signify a shift in their tactics, pushing Israel to engage in a more intense conflict within Gaza. Media attempts to draw moral equivalence between the two sides are criticized, as Hamas intentionally targets Israeli civilians while Israel seeks to minimize civilian casualties.
As more video emerges from the Hamas pogrom, Israel responds; a second front threatens in Lebanon; and the international community remains paralyzed by moral relativism.