WhatsappA container ship operating in the service of Israeli shipping company ZIM, sailing from Haifa toward Romania, was reportedly struck by three maritime drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. The ship was severely damaged and sank overnight. Thank God, all 18 crew members were rescued safely. No publication of who ordered the attack.
Think about that.
A ship serving an Israeli shipping line, carrying hundreds of containers after leaving Israeli ports, is attacked by maritime drones and sinks in European waters, and the story barely breaks through our political noise, and no impact even on overcoming political disagreements to deal with a sign of unfolding danger ahead. Whether or not this ship was targeted because of its Israeli connection, the larger message is unmistakable: we are living in increasingly dangerous times, and Israel must be prepared for the challenges ahead.
But this is what matters now.
The election is behind us. The threats are not.
The world is becoming more dangerous. Israel faces jihadi enemies outside our borders and within our society. The red-green alliance of radical progressives and jihadi forces is destroying Western countries from within as we speak – France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Britain…. And war with the jihadi Shiite regime of Iran is only a matter of time.
This is no time for Israelis to destroy one another over politics, and definitely not to consider establishing a government based on anti-Israel Arab political parties!
Most Israeli Jews want something much simpler: unity around protecting this miraculous Jewish country and allowing our families to live here safely and proudly.
We can argue about judicial reform, the Ultra-Orthodox draft, economics, religion and state and everything else.
But first, we must survive.
Our leaders must recognize the jihadi ideology threatening us, give Israel the freedom to destroy developing threats before they become another October 7, stop trusting international guarantees to protect Jewish lives, and stop giving a pass to jihadi Israel Arab Muslim citizens who are a fifth column.
And yet, I am tremendously optimistic.
Why?
Because look at us.
After 2,000+ years of exile, persecution and attempts to destroy us, we are home. We have rebuilt our ancient homeland. We are raising Jewish families, building communities, defending ourselves and living as one of the happiest peoples on earth.
That is the miracle our enemies cannot understand.
And my confidence ultimately does not come from politicians, elections or generals.
It comes from God.
God watches over the Jewish people. Our return home is not an accident, and our story is nowhere near finished.
But faith demands responsibility.
We must recognize threats early, unite where possible, fight when necessary and make the difficult decisions today that can minimize the tragedies along the road toward the incredible future ahead.
The Jewish people are home. God is with us. And our greatest days are still ahead.
God is doing his part. We have to do ours to hasten the good times and minimize the tragedies we must experience until they come.
Strengthen your faith and help me share these truths that apply to all freedom-loving people all over the world, not just to Jews in Israel.
Am Yisrael Chai!!!
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