Israel Should Stop Seeking Global Sympathy, Focus on Strength

Three years after the October 7th Hamas attacks, the Jewish world should abandon its pursuit of international sympathy and understanding, and instead focus on projecting strength, argues the author. The initial global reaction to the atrocities was one of shock, but this quickly turned to criticism of Israel once it became clear the nation intended to defend itself and eliminate future threats. This backlash, the author contends, stems from a deep-seated global aversion to Jewish power, rather than a genuine concern over Palestinian actions or Israel's military conduct.

The article criticizes the international response, including that of the United States under President Biden, which shifted from initial support to increasing reservations. This shift is attributed to pressure from the Democratic Party's liberal and left-wing base, which has increasingly sided with the Palestinians. Similar sentiments are observed in Western Europe, influenced by Muslim immigration and anti-Zionist leftist parties.

The author refutes claims of Israeli war crimes, genocide, and starvation in Gaza, labeling them as disingenuous. It is argued that Hamas deliberately used civilians as shields, stored weapons in civilian infrastructure, and denied them access to its extensive tunnel network. The article asserts that the international community's negative perception of Israel predates October 7th, fueled by ideological capture of media and educational systems by left-wing academics promoting critical race theory and intersectionality, which falsely label Israelis as oppressors.

The piece concludes that efforts to gain sympathy are futile and counterproductive, only emboldening antisemites and reinforcing the narrative that Jews are inherently wrongdoers. Instead, Jews and Israelis should project confidence in their cause, emphasize their strength and resilience, and cease trying to convince those who are unwilling to listen. The author suggests that focusing on strengthening Israel and its ability to protect Jewish lives is the most effective lesson learned from both October 7th and centuries of Jewish history.