{"id":2160421,"date":"2024-01-26T16:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T21:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-semitism-wokeness-and-why-a-strong-america-is-essential-to-israels-survival-part-1-a-small-country-with-a-big-story\/"},"modified":"2024-01-26T16:35:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T21:35:55","slug":"anti-semitism-wokeness-and-why-a-strong-america-is-essential-to-israels-survival-part-1-a-small-country-with-a-big-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-semitism-wokeness-and-why-a-strong-america-is-essential-to-israels-survival-part-1-a-small-country-with-a-big-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-Semitism, Wokeness, and the Vitality of a Strong America for Israel&#8217;s Survival, Part 1: A Mighty Tale from a Tiny Nation"},"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\">42<\/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%2Fanti-semitism-wokeness-and-why-a-strong-america-is-essential-to-israels-survival-part-1-a-small-country-with-a-big-story%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=2160421&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--><h2>My Complex\u200b Relationship with Israel<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Being Jewish and born in Soviet Russia, my connection\u2064 to Israel has always been intricate. However, having\u200b lived in America for the majority of my life, my ties to Israel have become more \u200bacademic than personal. Yet, something changed within me after the events of October\u2062 7. The \u2064massacre\u2064 in Israel, reminiscent of the cruelty of the Nazis, coupled with the global condemnation of Israel before it could defend itself against Hamas, brought anti-Semitism back into my consciousness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The survival of Israel has never been directly linked to\u200c the well-being of my descendants. However, the \u2064recent events have made it clear to me that if\u200b this beacon of \u200cdemocracy in a desert of darkness is extinguished,\u200c it will not only \u2064mean the end for Jews\u200d in \u200dIsrael but also for Jews worldwide. The\u200d historical homeland \u2063of my ancestors has transformed into a real and vital refuge for the Jewish \u2064people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A United Israel<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What amazed me was how Israel, \u2064a country \u2062deeply divided \u2062before October 7, came together in the face of adversity. Tech companies that had previously opposed \u200cthe government now offered their assistance. The Israeli government swiftly implemented AI software to identify Hamas terrorists, and individuals opened their homes to displaced families. The Museum of\u200d Tolerance Jerusalem became\u2062 a hub for aid, as\u2063 support poured in from all corners of \u200cthe globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The population of Israel even \u200dgrew by \u20633% during this time, as reservists \u200dreturned home and volunteers like my friends traveled to Israel to help their historical homeland. They made sandwiches for soldiers, cleaned houses for refugees, and worked in \u200bthe fields to salvage rotting potatoes. The unity and determination of the Israeli \u200dpeople were palpable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Israel&#8217;s Purpose in War<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Israel&#8217;s resolve in the face of war stems from \u2063a \u200bdeep sense of\u200d purpose. Israelis wake up every morning\u2062 knowing they \u2064can make a difference for \u2062their country. They understand that this war is not merely retaliation\u200d but the elimination \u2062of a terrorist regime that\u2064 seeks to\u200c spread\u2062 its cruelty beyond Israel&#8217;s borders. The stakes are high, and Israel fights\u2064 not only for its own\u2063 survival but also for the protection of the non-Islamic world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the civilian casualties in Gaza are heartbreaking, Israel is left with no\u2063 choice. Hamas continues to \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-pounds-palestinian-terrorists-rejects-calls-for-truce-after-terrorists-kicked-hornets-nest\/\" title=\"Israel Pounds Palestinian Terrorists, Rejects Calls For Truce After Terrorists Kicked Hornet\u2019s Nest\">launch rockets<\/a> into Israel\u2064 daily, and\u200c the group&#8217;s leaders have made\u2064 it clear that their actions on October 7 were just the \u200bbeginning. \u2064Israel is judged by \u2063a different standard than any other country, facing condemnation even as it strives to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-israel-defense-forces-spokesman-calls-out-msnbcs-reporting-while-on-air\/\" title=\"IDF spokesperson criticizes MSNBC's reporting during Israel war.\">minimize civilian harm<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Humanity of Israel<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)\u2064 are liberating \u2064Gazans from Hamas, but the densely populated area makes it incredibly\u2062 challenging to spare civilian \u200dlives.\u2063 Hamas fighters do not wear \u200cuniforms, making it difficult to distinguish between combatants and innocent\u200d civilians. The IDF soldiers, many of whom have families of their own, strive\u2064 to maintain their humanity amidst \u200cthe chaos of war.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A Global Battle<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This war against Hamas is not just Israel&#8217;s fight;\u200b it is a battle between good\u2063 and evil. Islamic \u200cextremists seek to establish an Islamic caliphate worldwide, targeting the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.\u2062 We, the infidels, are their enemies, and they will stop at nothing\u200b to impose their beliefs. Israel&#8217;s victory in this war is crucial, but for my historical homeland to survive, the United States, my home for over three decades, must also thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"il\">Vitaliy<\/span> Katsenelson is CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/imausa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/imausa.com\/&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1647635730858000&#038;usg=AOvVaw30zrUEAHOucJkCFFh3YMfC\">IMA<\/a> \u2013 a value investing firm in Denver. You can read his articles on  <a href=\"http:\/\/contrarianedge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/ContrarianEdge.com&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1647635730858000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0Ak6ognAG7cu6Z8Bx_j7L8\">ContrarianEdge.com<\/a>. He is \u200dthe \u2062author of <a href=\"https:\/\/soulinthegame.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/soulinthegame.net\/&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1647635730858000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0w8zHUpuqxRre_0scGo3hI\">Soul in the Game<\/a> \u2013 The Art \u200dof a Meaningful Life \u2062(Harriman House, 2022).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do \u200cnot necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063How does the\u200b portrayal \u200cof\u2063 Israel in the media\u200c differ from the personal experiences of the\u2064 author?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Style=&#8221;font-weight: \u2062400&#8243;>Contrary to the portrayals of Israel \u200cin\u2063 the media, I have personally witnessed the humanity\u2064 of Israeli society. During\u200c my visits to Israel, I have \u2063seen people of different backgrounds, religions, and\u200c nationalities\u200c coexisting peacefully. Israeli hospitals provide free medical treatment to thousands of Palestinians every year, regardless of their affiliation. Israeli society is a mosaic of diversity, embracing various cultures and ideologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) also prioritize the lives of \u2063civilians. They utilize advanced technology and tactics\u2063 to minimize casualties, even\u2063 warning residents of impending airstrikes through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-democrats-scramble-to-restore-pro-israel-bona-fides-after-voting-against-iron-dome\/\" title=\"House Democrats Scramble To Restore Pro-Israel Bona Fides After Voting Against Iron Dome\">targeted phone calls<\/a> and leaflet drops. Israel has invested heavily in developing systems to protect its citizens, such as the Iron Dome missile defense system, which intercepts rockets \u200btargeting populated areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many Israelis, like \u2063my own \u2064family, grapple with ethical questions amidst the\u2064 conflict. We\u200b question the\u2064 morality \u2063of war while acknowledging \u2064that Israel faces an \u200cexistential threat. It is a complex and nuanced situation that often gets oversimplified and distorted in global\u200d discourse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Navigating My Complex\u200d \u2064Relationship<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As \u2063I reflect on my complex relationship with Israel, I am reminded of \u2064the resilience and determination displayed by its people. I am\u2064 reminded of the importance of supporting this historical homeland that \u200bprovides a safe haven\u2062 for Jewish people around the \u2062world. While critical of certain policies, I recognize that the survival \u2062and flourishing of\u200b Israel is\u200b crucial for the Jewish community and humanity as \u200da whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My connection to Israel goes beyond politics and\u200d theories. It represents a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-ensures-ukraine-will-continue-to-receive-funding-if-government-shuts-down-while-border-security-could-take-hit\/\" title=\"Pentagon guarantees Ukraine's funding amid potential government shutdown, but border security may suffer.\">deep-rooted part<\/a> of my identity and \u2062history. \u200dIt represents the struggle, resilience, and triumph of a nation facing countless challenges. My complex relationship with Israel is a reflection of the complexities\u2064 of the region, but\u200c above\u200c all, it is a reminder of \u200cthe enduring\u2064 bond that ties Jewish people together.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My relationship with Israel is intricate. Being Jewish, born in Soviet Russia, I&#8217;ve spent two-thirds of my life in America. Immigrating in 1991, my family never regrets the decision. 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