by Judd Eisenberg
My name is Judd Eisenberg and I come from a Jewish, Israel-supporting family. The United States and Israel have had a strong friendship for many years, dating back to May 1948 when President Truman proclaimed his recognition of the Jewish State. Since ancient times, there have been groups of people in the world who have sought to destroy the Jewish people out of baseless hatred. It is no wonder that on the first day that Israel, a Jewish democracy, had its own independence, Arab armies from Egypt, Transjordan, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon attacked her. People today say that there is a difference between anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. However, there is no difference. Israel was attacked on that day because it is a Jewish state,
and for no other reason. Fast forwarding a few decades, the situation has not changed significantly. At this time, Israel’s government holds a peace agreement with Egypt, although since President Mohamed Morsi came to office last June, the agreement has been in question due to his prior history and involvement in the Muslim Brotherhood, a group that has not been particularly friendly with Israel. Israel also holds a peace accord with Jordan. However, two countries out of many are simply not enough. Iran, Syria, Hizbollah, Hamas and a myriad of other entities are committed to the destruction of the Israel, all for irrational reasons. Therefore, the government of the United States, a legitimate government which knows the truth behind the hatred towards Israel, must do what is in its power in order to guarantee the safety of Israel. Whether it be by providing monetary aid, military aid, or humanitarian aid, the U.S. must do all it can to help.There are many critics out there, as well as many pro-Palestinian Americans who believe that we should cut aid to Israel because of its “apartheid regime”. These people are wrong: there is no apartheid regime in Israel. Dome of the Rock, one of the many symbols of Jerusalem, is a Muslim shrine. Yes, it is in the Jewish city of Jerusalem. The Jewish government of Israel allows all religions in its country. I wonder what would happen if someone tried building a Jewish synagogue in Riyad. The point is that no “apartheid” regime exists within the borders of Israel. Pro-Palestinian Americans are biased. If they truly wanted peace, they would work with Syria, a country in which its own government is killing its own people. Or maybe they could go to Iran, where they say they are building nuclear bombs for “peaceful” purposes. America needs Israel, as a friend in times of peace and as an ally in times of war. However, with the constant threat of Israel’s destruction by its neighbors, the U.S. must step in to ensure its friends' lives.
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