Daniel Horowitz
RedState
9/12/2011
The video embedded…shows the jubilant celebrations taking place in Gaza, while we were attacked on September 11. No, it wasn’t just a few “extremists” who were celebrating; it was the average Joe Palestinian. Unfortunately, not only have we declined to treat them as an enemy, we have refused to cut off any foreign aid. Instead, the Bush and Obama administrations have diverted our diplomatic resources towards the insane ‘peace process’ and the inexorable goal of a Palestinian state.
Over the past few years, we have given over $600 million a year to this terrorist entity, which receives more per capita aid than any other people or nation. This includes, direct assistance, weapons, security training, infrastructure, and funds transferred through UNRWA. In July, Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) introduced the Palestinian Accountability Act (H.R. 2457), which seeks to cut off aid to the PA. Last week, he introduced a resolution expressing the support of Congress for Israel to annex Judea and Samaria, if the PA unilaterally declares statehood.
Now, more than ever, is a time to stand with our ally, Israel. Thanks in large part to the lovely Arab Spring of “democratic revolutionaries,” Israel is beleaguered and surrounded by hostility on all sides. Additionally, their embassy in Cairo was almost seized, and Turkey, once a prominent ally, is practically threatening them with war. In other old news, Hamas terrorists in Gaza are firing rockets into their cities on a daily basis.
On September 20, the PA plans to ask the United Nations to recognize a Palestinian state in Gaza, Judea, and Samaria, thereby sealing the fate of Israel’s destruction. There is a realistic chance that many European countries will recognize a Palestinian state. Russia isalready offering enthusiastic support for a declaration of statehood…
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