Looking Behind Hamas' Recent Motivations

 This genocidal hatred of the Jews predates the creation of the State of Israel.

Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations Gilad Erdan holds up a 1941 picture of Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin al-Husseini, with Adolf Hiter in New York City on Nov. 29, 2023. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

Commentary

In The Art of War, Sun Tzu assures his readers that, “If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.” 

That saying rings true in the current conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Too many responses to the conflict are rooted in the myth that Hamas’ acts of terror are motivated by land, politics, and grievances against Israel. 

But that myth reflects a catastrophic ignorance of the violent anti-semitism that motivates groups like Hamas. 

This genocidal hatred of the Jews predates the creation of the State of Israel.

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Voting "No" This Saturday Is a Vote Against Bullying

 Parts of the "Yes" campaign have faltered due to their tone and contempt for the other side.

I believe that at this Saturday’s referendum on the proposed change to our Constitution, to establish a “Voice to Parliament,” Australians will vote “No” to bullying.

We don’t like bullies, we don’t like elitists, we don’t like lies, and we don’t like people who punch down.

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