Editor's Note: The article below contains written and audio visual content that is graphic and should be viewed with that in mind and not by young children or others who may be particularly vulnerable. We have translated a small sample of video clips that are everywhere in Israel - in order to give you a true sense of the anguish and impact of this ongoing hostage crisis on the people and the nation.
Great summary of the extreme tension between Israeli citizens and their government. I so recall the commander of the Entebbe raid, Dan Shomron, being asked what the most important and memorable part of that mission was. He said it was the moment when the doors of the Hercules planes were about the close for the flight back to Israel and he asked, 'is everyone here, is everyone on board?'. The answer was 'yes'. That was the essence of the understanding and bond you mentioned. It will take a very long time to restore.
Bullseye. And very moving. I was visiting with friends today on a kibbutz near Sderot. Everyone is still kind of numb in disbelief. And that "they" are still there. And that there is no clear messaging from the government.....which conveys a muddling of priorities......when this "ends" it will be much worse, I fear.
The rot goes back to September 13, 1993. Right there on the White House lawn. We stopped any PR efforts about our national rights. Children were taught that Arafat the pedophile and murderer was our partner in peace. Some of those brainwashed children are among the leaders in the army. They couldn't switch gears fast enough.
I think the rot is attributable to many sources. Hubris is among the worst. And it afflicts all political parties and leaders.......and all branches of military and intel establishments. The rot is wide and deep.
Great summary of the extreme tension between Israeli citizens and their government. I so recall the commander of the Entebbe raid, Dan Shomron, being asked what the most important and memorable part of that mission was. He said it was the moment when the doors of the Hercules planes were about the close for the flight back to Israel and he asked, 'is everyone here, is everyone on board?'. The answer was 'yes'. That was the essence of the understanding and bond you mentioned. It will take a very long time to restore.
Bullseye. And very moving. I was visiting with friends today on a kibbutz near Sderot. Everyone is still kind of numb in disbelief. And that "they" are still there. And that there is no clear messaging from the government.....which conveys a muddling of priorities......when this "ends" it will be much worse, I fear.
I wish Canada would stand with Israel and their hostages. I know Canadians do. Keep up your great work keeping us informed Vivian!
Thanks, Glenn! Trudeau's Canada is a disgrace. Hopefully he'll call an election soon and then we can - to borrow a phrase - say: "Canada is back!"
The rot goes back to September 13, 1993. Right there on the White House lawn. We stopped any PR efforts about our national rights. Children were taught that Arafat the pedophile and murderer was our partner in peace. Some of those brainwashed children are among the leaders in the army. They couldn't switch gears fast enough.
I think the rot is attributable to many sources. Hubris is among the worst. And it afflicts all political parties and leaders.......and all branches of military and intel establishments. The rot is wide and deep.
Gutting, but essential reading and viewing......
...and yes, the longer we wait, the more outrageous and unimaginable the situation gets....
When will this government be called to account?
I Blame Biden & Harris equally for this mess with Iran. https://shorturl.at/ceiG4
Biden needs to do something about this quickly. He acts like he is afraid of Tehran and Hamas