Certainly, we are living in an era of doubts and tensions in all areas and on all levels, but these days Israeli society has demonstrated to the entire world – and especially to all our detractors:
- that she fights for a just and noble cause,
- that she is supportive and voluntary,
- and that it is capable of overcoming failures and tragedies in the face of the axis of Evil and barbarism.
The release of all the hostages is not complete, and the resumption of hostilities is possible, but how can we not admire the warm welcome extended to our compatriots? Watching an entire nation hold its breath, shedding tears of joy and the next day, tears of mourning and sorrow. All in solidarity with those who were held in the depths of Islamist terror.
In darkness, in a constant nightmare, angry, in tears, and in terrible despair. In the slums of Gaza, the loneliness was unbearable, not a single ray of sunlight existed. The cruelty is nameless, and the conditions of Hamas detention are unbearable and inhumane.
An entire people spontaneously mobilized to welcome every last hostage. A unique nation that cultivates the cult of peace and life, in the face of enemies who glorify the cult of hatred and death.
We are an extraordinary people, capable of performing miracles, building a powerful army, a strong and modern country, despite numerous difficulties and existential threats. No country in contemporary history has aroused so much emotion and sympathy, nor has it sparked debates with so much animosity, hypocrisy, and malice.
With the adoption of the Trump plan, we are slowly emerging from international isolation, but questions remain numerous. The fierce battle between political parties risks triggering early elections and plunging the country into a violent legislative campaign. It is absolutely essential to strictly apply democratic principles and respect the alternation of power.
However, let us not miss this historic opportunity to reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. Vice President Vance's visit to Israel is crucial for dispelling misunderstandings and fulfilling the second phase of the Trump plan.
- Let us continue together the process of normalization and the expansion of the circle of the Abraham Accords with new Sunni Arab-Muslim countries such as Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Mauritania.
- Let us strengthen our diplomatic relations with Egypt and Jordan.
Of course, we are aware of all the uncertainties and the transparent and often malicious intentions of Qatar and Turkey, particularly regarding their ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates such as Hamas. But this is how we could move towards coexistence and isolate Shiite Iran and its satellites.
After the implementation of the second phase and the release of all hostages, we can finally focus on our future and turn the painful page of October 7, 2023.
Let us leave to our American allies the complex and delicate mission of supervising activities on the ground, while vigilantly coordinating the steps to be taken in the Gaza Strip. The goal is to preserve a security belt and no longer concern ourselves with the internal and current affairs of Gazans. It is time to completely detach ourselves from the problems of this cursed territory.
President Trump's whirlwind visit to Jerusalem and the Sharm el-Sheikh summit have proven to the world that only Americans are capable of sponsoring and implementing such a complex peace plan. Europe – Macron's France in particular – lacks the capacity and means to act as an arbiter and influencer, nor to offer the Jewish state solid security guarantees. Worse still, Europeans and human rights NGOs continue to systematically condemn us and unjustly accuse us of war crimes.
They lack the courage to demonstrate in the streets and on university campuses against Hamas's repression, torture, and daily massacres, nor to endorse all Gazans who oppose the Islamist movement – those who prefer to coexist with the Jewish state.
Let's face reality and ignore the depressing and cynical press articles and the politicized criticism orchestrated by communications strategists and motivated by ego battles whose common goal is to minimize military, strategic, and diplomatic successes. Let's also ignore all the extremists and the naive, all those who advocate endless war or those who dream of a fragile and immediate peace.
The road to peace is long and fraught with obstacles. The IDF must rebuild itself and restore confidence in all its units. The government's duty is to:
- learn all the lessons and share the national burden with all citizens,
- give the economy a second wind,
- and ensure absolute security.
Let us not be fixated solely on domestic political issues, but rather take a clear-eyed look at the new geopolitical situation and its immense advantages. Let us seriously consider future generations, modernism, and innovation.
