Former Mayor Of Jerusalem: If Hamas Is Not Defeated, Islamic Terror Will Spread Across Globe
Nir Barkat: Israel’s Fight Against Hamas is a Battle for the West
Nir Barkat, the former mayor of Jerusalem from 2008-2018 and the current Israeli Minister of the Economy, made it clear that Israel was not just fighting for itself in its war against Hamas, but for the West against the onslaught of radical Islamic terrorism.
Barkat appeared on Fox News with host Neil Cavuto. He passionately described the horrors of the Hamas massacre of 1400 Israelis on October 7, emphasizing, “You saw the atrocities; you saw how they burned people alive; you saw how they raped women and put a little baby in the oven and cook him. We saw all the atrocities; they filmed it themselves. They were proud of it … they’re monsters.”
Israel’s Gratitude to the United States
Referring to the United States, he continued, ”We will never forget our friends. You folks have stood behind us at the toughest times Israel has ever had in its existence. And we will never forget that.”
Cavuto pointed out that after the October 7 massacre of 1400 Israelis by Hamas, many people around the world only gave Israel their sympathy for a couple of days, noting, ”You only had a few days of global sort of support and sympathy after the October 7 attack, and that was it.”
“The atrocities are worse than the Nazis; Nazis hid the atrocities,” Barkat responded. “And Hamas, ISIS, didn’t even hide it; they’re proud of it. … In the war against Germany, I don’t remember anybody asking for any kind of humanitarian gestures. Just complete 100% surrender. This is what will happen to Hamas.”
Israel’s Commitment to Protect Innocent Lives
“And we in Israel have a very soft heart for people,” Barkat noted. “We don’t want to hit any innocent people. We hide our people in shelters [from Hamas rockets], they don’t. They hide behind their citizens; they’re using our people [the hostages] as human shields. And we have to go through this and make sure that we don’t hurt innocent people and we enable them to flow back to safety on the southern part of Gaza when we attack the north part. We don’t need the world to tell us; we know we will be as considerate as possible.”
“However, we will wipe Hamas off the face of the Earth. No compromise,” he continued.
The Global Implications of Defeating Hamas
“You know, this is not just for Israel,” he stated. “There’s a reason why the Arab states, the moderate Arab states are waiting for us to beat Hamas. There’s a reason, because the world understands that if the Islamic Jihad is successful in this horrendous attack and they get away with it, it’s going to happen all over the world. That’s why we have to win and have total surrender. And we need the help of the world. Give us the time we need. We’re considerate, we don’t want to hurt innocent people, but we have to wipe Hamas off the face of the Earth.”
Why does Barkat stress the importance of Western countries joining forces and sharing intelligence in combating radical Islamic terrorism?
F Israelis, the United States stood firmly with Israel and condemned Hamas for its actions. Barkat expressed his gratitude for the support, acknowledging the strong alliance between the two countries.
The Battle Against Radical Islamic Terrorism
Barkat stressed that the fight against Hamas is not just an Israeli issue but a battle against radical Islamic terrorism that threatens the entire Western world. He stated, “It’s a fight against people that behead, that burn, that torture, that are ready to use any mean necessary to create chaos in Israel and in the West.”
He highlighted the need for Western countries to join forces and share intelligence in order to combat this common enemy effectively. Barkat called for a united front against radical Islamic terrorism, emphasizing that it is not just Israel’s fight but a battle for the values and security of the entire Western civilization.
The Importance of Collaboration
Barkat emphasized the significance of international collaboration in combating terrorism. He called for coordinated efforts between nations and the sharing of intelligence to prevent future attacks. He stated, “Terrorism doesn’t have borders. We must work together, share information, cooperate, and bring those terrorists to justice.”
He also emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of terrorism, including incitement and indoctrination, and called for greater international efforts in countering extremist ideologies.
Israel’s Commitment to Peace
Despite the ongoing conflict, Barkat reiterated Israel’s commitment to peace. He expressed his belief in a two-state solution and stated, “We want to have peace with our neighbors, but we need to make sure that we can live in peace and security.”
He called for the international community to support Israel in its efforts to defend itself against terrorism while actively pursuing a lasting peace in the region.
Conclusion
Nir Barkat’s interview on Fox News highlighted Israel’s fight against Hamas as a battle for the West against radical Islamic terrorism. He expressed gratitude for the United States’ support and emphasized the importance of international collaboration in combating this common enemy. Barkat reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to peace and called for a united effort to bring stability and security to the region.
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