John Bolton in The Wall Street Journal: Winston Churchill once said, “without victory, there is no survival.” Israel is increasingly endangered by a larger trap, a “terrorist veto”.
Critical Context: With every passing day, Israel’s chances of escaping Hamas’ “terrorist veto” diminish. Whether labeled a pause, truce or cease-fire, the strategic consequences are objectively pro-Hamas. Using human bargaining chips and fellow Gazans as shields, Hamas seeks to prevent Israel from eliminating its terrorist threat.
The Final Word: Every passing day enhances the prospects that this “terrorist veto” will nullify Israel’s legitimate right to self-defense. For Israel, there can be no victory without achieving its legitimate self-defense goal of eliminating Hamas. Anything less means continuing life under terrorist threat.
See it for yourself: Israel Faces Pressure to Yield to the ‘Terrorist Veto’
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