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Source: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-845039
American Jewry's Moment of Reckoning and Renewal
(Jerusalem Post) William C. Daroff - Since Oct. 7, the Jewish people has faced an unprecedented reckoning. The barbaric attack by Hamas, which took the lives of 1,200 innocents and led to the kidnapping of more than 250 into Gaza, shook us to our core. The reverberations continue, along with a surge of antisemitism worldwide. Yet, amid this darkness, extraordinary resilience has emerged. The Jewish people - across Israel and the Diaspora - has united in unprecedented ways. American Jewry stands unwavering in its commitment to Israel's security and sovereignty. The U.S. and Israel share a moral foundation built on democracy, freedom, and the pursuit of peace. Today, the threats to Israel remain existential. The war in Gaza extends beyond Hamas; it seeks to ensure that Israel's children do not grow up under the constant threat of rocket fire. It aims to prevent Iran's proxies from tightening their stranglehold on the region. It reinforces the principle that no nation should be forced to tolerate the kind of terror inflicted on Israel on Oct. 7. When it comes to Israel's right to defend itself, there can be no equivocation. The writer is the CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.