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The Anti-Israel Mind: A Portrait in Unreality
(Wall Street Journal) Editorial - On Monday's anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas massacre, Sen. Elizabeth Warren issued a statement that devoted more words to chastising Israel than Hamas. After noting that Israel "has the right to defend itself," she lacerated Israel for how it has defended itself, saying, "This cycle of violence won't make anyone safer." Ah, the "cycle of violence" theory of war. If only Israel would stop targeting those trying to kill its citizens, somehow the violence would end. She also noted that "Violence is escalating throughout the region, including most recently in Lebanon." No mention that Hizbullah launched 8,000 missiles at Israeli towns and cities before Israel decided to act to stop the bombing. These statements explain why Israel's enemies believe they can win a political victory against the Jewish state in the West. They condemn an ally trying to protect its people from annihilation more than they do the enemies who would annihilate them.