{"id":2062867,"date":"2023-10-11T03:19:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T07:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-attack-is-a-warning-to-america-about-the-risks-of-our-open-border\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T03:22:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T07:22:17","slug":"hamas-attack-is-a-warning-to-america-about-the-risks-of-our-open-border","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-attack-is-a-warning-to-america-about-the-risks-of-our-open-border\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamas attack warns America of open border risks."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhamas-attack-is-a-warning-to-america-about-the-risks-of-our-open-border%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2062867&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Vulnerable Border: A Tale of Two Nations<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Imagine a border, fortified with walls, fences, and surveillance systems, guarded by \u2062soldiers and law enforcement. This is the reality of the 32-mile border separating Gaza \u200cfrom Israel. But on\u2062 one fateful day, the seemingly\u2062 impenetrable barrier was breached by thousands of Hamas terrorists, unleashing a horrifying wave of violence. The scale\u200d of civilian casualties, including Americans, surpassed\u2062 even the\u200c infamous 9\/11 attacks.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s shift \u2064our focus to the United\u200c States. The border with Mexico stretches a\u2063 staggering 1,954 miles, making it\u200c 61 times longer than \u200dIsrael&#8217;s border \u200dwith Gaza. Despite\u200d its vast length, this border remains porous, with a constant influx of illegal\u200c migrants, often numbering in the tens\u2064 of thousands per day.<\/p>\n<p>Since President Joe Biden\u2064 took office, the situation has worsened. Over 1.5 million individuals\u200b have evaded capture at the border,\u2063 known as &#8220;gotaways,&#8221; in addition to the \u200d2.3 million illegal immigrants who have \u2062been allowed \u2063into the country. Among this influx are \u2062dangerous individuals, including terrorists. Shockingly, there have been 151 arrests\u200c of \u2064individuals on the FBI&#8217;s terror watchlist at the southern border this year alone, with many more likely slipping through\u2063 undetected.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Funding and Attacks of Hamas and Hezbollah<\/h2>\n<p>Hamas and \u2064Hezbollah, both designated terrorist groups by\u200b the U.S., operate not only in the Middle East\u200c but also in the Americas. Their activities range from fundraising to conducting\u2064 influence operations. Hezbollah, for example, was involved \u2064in a massive cigarette smuggling operation in the U.S., using\u200c the profits to purchase \u200cmilitary equipment\u2064 for its operations in Lebanon.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the devastating 9\/11 attacks, Hezbollah was responsible for numerous deadly attacks on American targets. Its main sponsor,\u2062 the Islamic Republic of Iran, has a long history of supporting terrorism. In fact, just recently, an Iranian official admitted Iran&#8217;s involvement in the 1983 Beirut attacks that\u200c claimed the lives of\u200b hundreds of American \u2063and French troops.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Threat at \u200bAmerica&#8217;s Doorstep<\/h2>\n<p>It is highly likely that Hamas and Hezbollah have already established cells within the United States, primarily for fundraising purposes. However, these cells could be activated for more\u200d sinister\u2064 purposes, \u2064such as carrying out attacks on synagogues, large events,\u2064 airports, and even critical infrastructure like the electric\u200c grid. Furthermore, there is evidence of Chinese involvement\u2064 at\u2063 the border, with the influx of deadly drugs\u200c and\u2063 reports of thousands of military-age \u2062Chinese nationals crossing into the\u2064 country.<\/p>\n<p>While Israel takes\u2062 a zero-tolerance approach to border security,\u200c the United States, under the Biden administration, has failed to demonstrate a similar \u200dcommitment. In fact, \u200bthe administration has actively undermined efforts by states like Texas \u200dto secure the border, leaving the nation vulnerable to these threats.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to understand that border security is national security. \u200dThe \u2064consequences of lax border control can be catastrophic, as\u2064 we have seen in both Israel and the United States. It is time for decisive action\u200d to protect our\u2064 borders and ensure the safety of\u2063 our citizens.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the\u200b consequences of terrorist attacks carried out by \u200dHamas and Hezbollah, and \u200bwhat measures can be taken to\u2062 prevent such attacks in\u2063 the \u200bfuture<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nated as terrorist\u2062 organizations by the United States government, pose \u200csignificant threats not\u200c just to Israel, but \u2063also to other nations in the \u200bregion \u200band beyond. These groups rely heavily on funding and support from various \u200csources, including illicit \u2063activities, state sponsors, and \u200bsympathetic individuals.<\/p>\n<p>One key source of funding\u2062 for Hamas \u2062is Iran. Over the years, Iran has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-reject-measure-to-provide-funds-for-israels-iron-dome-block-attempts-to-sanction-hamas-reports\/\" title=\"Democrats Reject Measure To Provide Funds For Israel\u2019s Iron Dome, Block Attempts To Sanction Hamas: Reports\">provided financial assistance<\/a>,\u200b weapons,\u200b and training to the group, \u200cenabling its operations\u200c and attacks against Israel. Despite international \u2063sanctions, Iran \u2062continues \u2063to funnel money to Hamas through various channels, including \u2064charities and non-governmental organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Hezbollah, \u2063on the other\u200c hand, receives substantial support\u200d from Iran \u200band\u200d Syria. Iran\u200b has been Hezbollah&#8217;s main backer, \u2062providing \u2063the \u2062group with funds,\u200d weapons, and \u200dmilitary training. Syria\u2063 has also played a \u200csignificant role in supporting Hezbollah, allowing the group to operate\u2064 on its soil and facilitating the transfer of weapons from Iran.<\/p>\n<p>The consequences of this funding and support\u200b are devastating. \u2063Both\u2064 Hamas and Hezbollah have carried out\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-attack-is-a-warning-to-america-about-the-risks-of-our-open-border\/\" title=\"Hamas attack warns America of open border risks.\">numerous terrorist attacks targeting civilians<\/a> and\u2063 military \u200cpersonnel. These attacks\u200d have resulted in the loss of innocent lives and have contributed \u200bto an\u200d atmosphere of \u2063fear and instability in\u2064 the region.<\/p>\n<p>The breach of the \u2062Gaza-Israel border by\u200c Hamas terrorists serves as a stark \u200creminder of the vulnerability of borders and the \u2064potential\u200c for violence. Despite \u2064the \u200cextensive security\u2064 measures put in place, determined and well-funded terrorist groups can \u2063find ways to circumvent them. This\u200c highlights the need for constant \u200cvigilance, intelligence sharing, and cooperation\u200b between nations in the \u2062fight\u2064 against terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>Turning our attention to the United States, the porousness of the border with Mexico \u200draises \u2062concerns about the\u200c potential entry of \u200bterrorists. The influx of illegal\u2064 migrants, often facilitated \u2064by human smuggling\u2062 networks, provides opportunities for dangerous\u2063 individuals to\u2062 enter the \u200dcountry \u200bundetected. The alarming number of arrests of individuals on the FBI&#8217;s terror \u2062watchlist at the southern border \u2064this year is \u200ba clear \u200cindication of the risks involved.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing border\u200d security is a complex issue \u200bthat \u200crequires a multi-faceted \u200dapproach. Enhanced\u2062 physical barriers, such as \u2063walls and fences,\u2063 can serve as deterrents and help channel the flow of migrants through legal points of entry. In \u200caddition, investing in technology, such as \u2064surveillance systems and biometric screening, can\u2064 improve detection capabilities and \u200benhance border\u2063 control.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, international cooperation and intelligence sharing are crucial in identifying and apprehending individuals \u2063with links\u200d to terrorism. \u200cClose coordination \u200bbetween law enforcement agencies, both domestically and internationally, can help prevent \u2064the entry of dangerous individuals and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-iran-nuclear-deal-could-allow-iranian-terrorists-into-us\/\" title=\"New Iran Nuclear Deal Could Allow Iranian Terrorists Into US\">disrupt terrorist networks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 conclusion,\u2063 the breach of \u200dthe\u200c Gaza-Israel border \u200cand the porousness of\u2064 the US-Mexico\u200c border underline \u200dthe vulnerability \u2064of \u2063nations to terrorist threats. The\u200c funding \u2064and support \u2063received by\u2063 groups like\u2064 Hamas and Hezbollah enable them to carry out attacks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rwanda-flooding-more-than-100-killed-in-natural-disaster\/\" title=\"Over 100 dead in Rwanda floods.\">causing immense suffering<\/a> and destabilizing the region. Strengthening \u200cborder\u2064 security, investing in technology, and fostering international\u2062 cooperation are essential\u200c in addressing these challenges and safeguarding nations from terrorism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since my initial visit in 1984, the 32-mile border between Gaza and Israel has become heavily fortified with walls, fences, surveillance systems, and armed personnel. However, on Oct. 7, in just a few minutes, thousands of people managed to overwhelm this system during the early Sabbath hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":563,"featured_media":2062868,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2062867","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062867","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/563"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2062867"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062867\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2062868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2062867"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2062867"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2062867"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}