America has the power to avert World War III.
In 1990, President George H. W. Bush Faced a Difficult Decision
In 1990, after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, President George H. W. Bush was considering the American response. He was torn: On the one hand, he saw the necessity of pushing Saddam out of the oil-rich state, maintaining the impression of American strength in the region. On the other hand, he wanted to avoid conflict.
Three weeks after the invasion, Bush still had not made a decision. That’s when he famously accepted a phone call from British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
“Remember, George,” she said, “this is no time to go wobbly.” Bush didn’t go wobbly. The United States expelled Saddam from Kuwait. That was the last outright military victory in American history.
The Consequences of Appeasement
Today, the United States faces down threats on all sides, the wages of appeasement of America’s most vicious enemies. From cutting awful deals with Iran to appeasing Russian aggression in Crimea, from bowing before Chinese expansionism to abandoning Afghanistan to the Taliban to sending overt American aid to Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, America’s foreign policy, particularly under Barack Obama and Joe Biden, has bred aggressiveness among our enemies.
That aggressiveness culminated last week in the worst single terror attack on the West since 9/11, in the form of a murderous rampage through southern Israel that left 1,300 people dead and 200 kidnapped.
America’s enemies are betting on us going wobbly. They are betting on a morally blind media to press Israel to stop her offensive into the Gaza Strip in order to depose the evil terrorist group Hamas. They are betting on an activated Left to intervene to press Joe Biden to pressure Israel to stop.
If that bet pays off, the West will be far less safe.
The Potential Consequences of Inaction
Here’s why.
Let’s assume Israel leaves Hamas in place on the Gaza Strip — which would be the end result of a cease-fire at this point. Hamas will quickly consolidate its support among Palestinian Arabs in the West Bank, creating another massive terror threat for Israel from its East.
That terror threat is already materializing: Palestinian terrorists have already attempted to infiltrate multiple areas of Judea and Samaria. On Friday night, mosques around Israel played a muezzin call expressing solidarity with Hamas and calling for Palestinians to join the violence. That will only grow worse if Hamas survives.
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Meanwhile, Hezbollah in the North, an Iranian proxy, will know Israel is surrounded on all sides and may choose to launch a massive offensive against Israel that will end with tens of thousands of Jews dead and Israel itself existentially endangered. Again, that possibility is quite real: Israel is apparently holding off on its ground offensive in order to retain enough troops in the North to prevent a massive Hezbollah move.
If Hezbollah jumps in, Israel will respond with everything in its arsenal, as it would have to; Iran, with Russian and Chinese backing, could enter the conflict. At that point, nuclear conflict would certainly not be off the table. Israel will not allow a second Holocaust to take place without using everything in its arsenal.
In fact, an Iranian attack on Israel could turn into a next-stage Sunni-Shia war, thanks to Iran’s increased regional power; at some point in this chain of events, America would be dragged directly into such a war. Meanwhile, the world’s oil supply would be radically decreased, crashing the global economy.
Avoiding Catastrophe
Or, America can stand tall.
Here is America’s role. It is a simple one, and does not require American use of force. It does not require American soldiers.
First, America must provide Israel the material and moral support to destroy Hamas. Israel will shed extraordinary levels of blood of its own citizens in order to protect civilians in Gaza and to kill terrorists, but Israel will require rearmament. America should do so. An Israel wounded by Hamas is an invitation to broader regional and possibly global conflict.
Second, America ought to use our diplomatic might to push to alleviate the situation — on the Arab side. We ought to push Egypt to open its border to refugees to minimize civilian casualties and push Turkey to accept refugees. America ought to leverage Qatar into turning over Hamas’ leadership to an international body or to America itself, and push Qatar to get Hamas to release American and other hostages held by Hamas.
Third, America must deter other actors from escalating this conflict. That’s presumably why Biden himself is visiting Israel and why America currently has aircraft carriers stationed in the Mediterranean. An ounce of prevention will be worth kilotons of cure.
All of this is doable without expending significant amounts of American treasure or any American blood.
But that can only happen if the Biden administration doesn’t go wobbly — if it doesn’t start parroting the dangerous moral equivalence of the media or the absurd perversities of international pseudo-humanitarian organizations that make no demands of the terrorist Hamas but make many demands on Israel.
America can flex her muscles without using American force. In fact, we should. A world without America is a dark and chaotic place — and a more dangerous place for America. All that can be avoided — at virtually zero cost — as long as America doesn’t go wobbly.
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How can the United States provide military intelligence and weaponry support to assist Israel in defending itself against terrorist attacks?
Ire assistance in terms of military intelligence, weaponry, and diplomatic backing. The United States should unequivocally support Israel’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks while holding Hamas accountable for its actions.
Second, America must take a strong stance against Iran’s support for terrorist organizations and its nuclear ambitions. It should reimpose strict sanctions on Tehran and work with international partners to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. A nuclear-capable Iran poses a direct threat not only to Israel but also to regional stability and global security.
Third, America must rebuild its alliances and reassure its allies in the region. The Biden administration should prioritize strengthening ties with countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, who share common concerns about Iran and radical Islamist groups. By standing shoulder to shoulder with its allies, the United States can send a clear message that aggression will not be tolerated.
Lastly, America must restore its reputation as a reliable and steadfast ally. The previous administration’s tendency to make concessions and prioritize short-term gains over long-term security has undermined trust in the United States. President Biden must demonstrate consistency, resolve, and a commitment to upholding international norms and values.
In conclusion, the challenges the United States faces today are reminiscent of the difficult decision President George H. W. Bush had to make in 1990. The consequences of appeasement and inaction are dire and can lead to increased aggression from America’s enemies. To avoid catastrophic outcomes, America must stand tall, support its allies, and confront the threats posed by Iran and terrorist organizations. Only through strong and decisive action can the United States safeguard its interests, protect global stability, and secure a peaceful future.
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