Hamas invaded Israel killing over 1,200 and taking ~250 hostages on October 7th, 2003. Hamas declared war on Israel. Israel responded much more aggressively than Hamas expected, and Palestinians have suffered along with the Israels, while Hamas leaders and fighter were attacked in Gaza.
Hezbollah and occasionally the Houthis have shot missiles into Israel daily since Israel responded to Hamas invasion. In effect Hezbollah declared war on Israel leading up to this week’s response. Many Hezbollah members and leaders were killed and maimed by exploding pagers and walkie talkies. Israel then bombed Lebanon further north towards Beirut where Hezbollah leaders were planning Hezbollah’s 'Conquer the Galilee' attack plan intended to infiltrate Israeli communities and murder innocent civilians. One of Hezbollah senior commanders killed was Ibrahim Aqil, who planned the 1983 bombing on US Embassy in Beirut and Marine Barracks. There was a US $7 million reward on Ibrahim Aqil.
Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Islamic Resistance in Iraq are armed militias sponsored by Iran sending money, weapons and missiles to destroy Israel. Israel declaring war on Hezbollah this weekend by attacking their military assets and leaders. Expect Israel to follow up by entering Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah missile sites and men.
What should we do? The only thing terrorist respect is being overpowered and dying as martyrs. They are not looking to negotiate a two state solution. They are planning their next attacks. No one other than terrorist wants to see more civilian deaths. They leave countries no choice.
Support Israel by selling and sending weapons. If not, you will have more Putin’s attempting to invade nearby countries. If Europe and US had not created fiscal penalties and sent weapons to Ukraine, we would be looking at the next country to be invaded by Russia. Israel and Ukraine need to be supported militarily with No Limits on usage.
