A former combat reservist in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Benjamin Anthony, has expressed his belief that Hamas must face severe consequences for its recent terror attack at a music festival that claimed the lives of hundreds. Anthony, who served in the IDF during several military operations, including the Second Lebanon War, Operation Pillar of Defense, and Operation Protective Edge, spoke to Fox News Digital about the need to limit Hamas’ capabilities.
According to Anthony, Hamas espouses a genocidal ideology, as evidenced by its charter, which calls for the destruction and murder of Jews worldwide. It also seeks to completely obliterate the state of Israel, albeit without explicitly mentioning the country’s name. Anthony believes that while Hamas may be difficult to completely dismantle, it needs to be neutralized.
He expressed confidence in the abilities of the IDF, stating that they are fully prepared to tackle Hamas and rid it of its destructive potential. Anthony, who is also the co-founder and CEO of the MirYam Institute, remarked that he has never witnessed anything on the scale of the Hamas attack during his time in the IDF. He emphasized the unprecedented horror of the event and likened it to the atrocities of the Holocaust, suggesting that the world must recognize and confront the evil that is Hamas.
Following the attack, protests in solidarity with Palestinians have erupted across American cities and college campuses. For instance, the Students for Justice in Palestine group at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill organized a Day of Resistance, urging participants to wear masks and face coverings. However, the group’s online promotion of the event contained a controversial slogan, “From the river to the sea,” which the Anti-Defamation League interprets as a call for the dismantling of the Jewish state.
Similar demonstrations at Baruch College in New York City featured signs questioning the validity of claims made by IDF soldiers. Anthony expressed his dismay at the ongoing protests and the rise of support for Hamas on college campuses. He highlighted the concerning trend of organizations and students defending Hamas and its cruel objectives, particularly at institutions like Harvard University and NYU. Anthony believes that the situation regarding the state of Israel on American university campuses has been problematic for years and is deteriorating further.
In conclusion, the former IDF reservist’s perspective on the Hamas terror attack underscores the need for action against the organization. While expressing faith in the IDF’s capabilities, he highlights the troubling rise of support for Hamas on American college campuses.
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