CSN - Citizen Voice - Bulletin on Israel’s “9/11” - 10/12/2023
A parable illustrates Israel’s plight and her strength
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Note From the Founder…
The Citizen Voice had been “unhinged” from the Tuesday weekly posting slot and has been in the process of being re-imagined or re-invented. So, we are offering a revised version to our readers about the dominant news of the day.
Certainly, thinking back to a week ago, the world was relatively much more peaceful than can be claimed this week. The Middle East has literally exploded with the recent attack on Israel and the subsequent outbreak of war in that region of the world. This shocking tragedy has literally been compared to Israel’s 9/11 by H.E. Mr. Gilad Erdan, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations.
The outbreak of war in Israel and within the Middle East exponentially increases the turbulence in the world. The hopes of a more peaceful approach to tensions in the Middle East in the recent months highlighted by talks between Israel and Sudi Arabia have essentially been shattered via the Hamas’ attack upon Israel. Additionally, there have been several reactions to such a horrific, “man-made” tragedy, including a mobilization of pro- Palestinian and anti-American protests. A convoluted response from the Biden Administration, and a seeming lack of coordination to put on any kind of rescue mission for Amercans in Israel served mainly as an embarrassment to the United States. However, U.S. warships have been deployed to the region.
The LightWing Messages on Sunday attempted to provide some understanding of this incredibly shocking tragedy, which is very difficult to defend as one learns the horrifying details. Sunday's edition offered a number of reports on the attack upon Israel in the aggregate section, for those who sought to know more about the tragedy. Since that time, more information about the attack upon Israel, as well as the nation’s response to the terrorism, has become more clear. Thus, in this Citizen Voice Bulletin we will offer more aggregated news links to the unfolding events. We also provide a bit of history for readers who would appreciate a deeper perspective.
The problem with a deeper perspective is that most people are not used to diving deeper into the issues and primarily and emotionally consider an experience or an encounter only on the surface level – the obvious unfolding in front of them. A majority of people are comfortable with mainly “swimming on the surface” of events or tragedies, whether it is too emotionally draining or too intellectually challenging for them to deal with independent thought. Many prefer to be told what to think because that is how the current public education system operates. Students are not taught how to think, but they are told what to think. This creates intellectual laziness. It seems as if such pedagogy has purposely produced generations of ill-informed, ignorant people who have trouble discerning truth from falsehood or outright lies. Tyrants must marvel at the current United States Department of Education.
Additionally, specific events that are difficult to comprehend (like 9/11) will remain difficult to comprehend unless individuals challenge themselves to get beyond their emotional blockage or intellectual baggage, or to take initiative to move beyond emotional, intellectual or physical laziness. This hard reality is hard to discern, that much is true. But, it takes a broad and deep mind and an open heart to seek for the answers. Someone who seeks comprehension needs to seek beyond the mere surface, looking into the history; to seek beyond religious indoctrination, looking from the truth that we are all God’s children; to seek beyond ethnic identities or national origins and beyond political persuasion, looking into the humanity or inhumanity of the actions. Once war is unleashed by men, most people can witness the manifestation of Hell on Earth.
So, Citizen Voice is not a one-sided news source to shape a carefully crafted narrative of what readers should think. Thus, the intent of this Citizen Voice edition is simple: to provide readers with a broader and deeper perspective on the issue of the Hamas’ invasion of Israel to be able to become better informed based upon their investment and ownership of their capability to do their homework and to take such initiative to educate themselves. We provide the following aggregated links to news stories that provide a broader and deeper look at this horrific event. It is obvious that the Hamas invasion is a day of infamy for the nation of Israel. God help them to remain a free people.
The feature article is from Jack Gleason who offers a simple parable for readers to use in their viewing the unfolding tragic events in which a people are fighting for their very survival in such a time as this. Praying for a ceasefire, is not necessarily a prayer for lasting peace in the Middle East, but it is wise to pray for God’s justice and peace to settle this dispute once and for all.
A parable illustrates Israel’s plight and her strength
By Jack Gleason
A hungry Wolf spied a Rooster in the forest. As he slowly crept toward his prey, the Rooster said, “I hear you, Mr. Wolf.”
The Wolf replied, “Then come over here, and I will have you for dinner.”
“Leave me in peace,” said the Rooster, “I have no problem with you.”
With that, the Wolf lunged at the Rooster, eager for his meal.
The Rooster jumped into the air and pecked the Wolf neatly in the face. “Again, I say, leave me in peace.”
“Now you’ve made me angry,” shouted the Wolf. “I’m going to tear off your wings and eat you at my leisure.” He lunged again.
The Rooster simply stepped sideways, and the Wolf ran into a tree. “Perhaps you should have a snake or a frog for your dinner today,” said the Rooster.
Clearing his head, the Wolf ran for the Rooster again. The Rooster stepped to his right and scratched the Wolf’s side with his claws. A ferocious brawl ensued. When the dust settled, the Wolf lay gasping on his back, his stomach laid open by the Rooster’s sharp talons.
As he lay dying, the Wolf cried, “You have killed me, how could a rooster defeat a wolf?”
The Rooster replied, “I have been hunted my entire life. When I was just an egg, snakes and birds wanted to eat me. As a chick, skunks and crows watched me from a distance. As a young rooster, foxes chased me. I learned to defend myself and my family.” The Rooster continued. “You, Mr. Wolf, were fighting for your supper. I was fighting for my life.”
Note from the author…
To bring this fable up to date, I could easily have ended with a caucus of crows in the trees shouting their support for the wolf. “The Wolf is hungry,” they would say, “The Rooster is on the Wolf’s land.”
Mockingbirds would chime in, “The Rooster has killed an innocent Wolf! He must stand trial for murder!”
For those even more clueless about my little fable, we are, of course, we are talking about the Israelis and Hamas. Israel has endured attacks from all sides for her entire existence. No “woke” military there.
Even though her security forces missed the sneak attack, they have planned their responses well in advance and are carrying them out now.
These are no longer the 1970s when the Arab world was united against Israel. Israel has made friends with many of her former enemies, who now fear Iran more than Israel. I would imagine that even the Palestinians in Gaza are tired of Hamas constantly stirring up trouble and using them as pawns for their hatred of Israel. Many just want normal lives for themselves and their families.
With this grotesque and heinous attack on innocent civilians who were advocating for peace, Hamas has gone too far. Its member’s insane brutality led them to film and broadcast their horrific atrocities for the world to see. It will be very hard for any Arab country to defend their actions in any way. Indeed, we may actually see Palestinians helping to root out Hamas members and sympathizers and end their reign of terror in the area once and for all.
Once the threat of Hamas is gone, there is a good chance that a peaceful resolution can be developed for the Palestinian people. The Saudis have already put a proposal in place called HKOPS that, while it misstates Jewish history, nevertheless accurately recognizes that Jordan was always intended to be the state for those Arabs resident in the Holy Land.
Some will ask, “What about the children of the terrorists who have been raised from birth to hate all Jews?”
This is where the videos come in, the ones showing armed terrorists raping and killing those attending a peace rally and others beheading babies. How is the son or daughter of a Hamas terrorist going to feel when seeing a video showing his or her father beheading an innocent baby? We can only hope that these children can see the light and walk toward peace.
One common thread among all terrorists is that they are cowards. They are quite brave when beating and killing defenseless women and children, but they run screaming when confronted by a real military. I’ll bet those busloads of women and children trying to exit Gaza are filled with former terrorists sporting ladies’ dresses and full makeup.
Jack Gleason -- Bio and Archives - Jack Gleason is a conservative political writer. For reprint requests on other websites, inside information for important issues, article requests or comments contact him at jackgleason9@protonmail.com Recent articles… Canada Free Press and American Thinker.
Current Concerns –
Video Views:
From the United Nations: Israel: "This is Israel's 9/11" - Security Council Media Stakeout – 10/8/23
From the United Nations: Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour will now speak at the UN to discuss the latest conflict – 10/8/23
From The Ben Shapiro Show: Ep. 1824 - The Face of Absolute Evil – 10/9/23
From The American Israel Public Affairs Committee: ISRAEL AT WAR: AIPAC NATIONAL EMERGENCY BRIEFING – 10/12/23
From Valuetainment: “Global Day of Jihad” - Former Hamas Leader Calls for Violence Around the World – 10/12/23
From ONE FOR ISRAEL Ministry: Israel at war! Pray with us for the Israeli people in the midst of this crisis! - Pod for Israel – 10/8/23
From CBN News: 'Evil on Another Level': Greg Laurie Explains Satanic Roots of Israel Hamas Chaos – 10/12/23
From 'Life, Liberty & Levin' w/ Mark Levin: Mark Levin: Biden is largely responsible for arming Iran, Hamas – 10/7/23
Must Reads:
From Canada Free Press: UN Leaders’ Unconscionable Moral Equivalence in the Face of Pure Evil – 10/11/23
From Canada Free Press by Judy McLeod: Call Hamas “TERRORISTS” Because That’s What They Are, Mr. Achi – 10/9/23
From Washington Examiner: GOP congressman goes to Israel to rescue stranded Americans: ‘Difference between statesmen and politicians’ – 10/12/23
From American Greatness: Rashida Tlaib Blasted For Hanging Palestinian Flag Outside Her Capitol Hill Office
Review > From National Review: Iranian President Reportedly Holds Call with Saudi Leader – 10/11/23
A Bit of History –
American Minute by William J. Federer - September 11th - Political Islam's Long War on the West - American Min – AmericanMinute.com-William J. Federer
From My Jewish Learning: Modern Israeli History: A Timeline
From Special Operations Forces Report (SOFRep) A Modern History of Israel: 1948-Present
From Time: How the Yom Kippur War Changed Israel
EVEN MORE VIDEOS…
From NBC News: Morning News NOW Full Broadcast – 10/12/23
From Tucker Carlson via Dailymotion Tucker Carlson Ep. 29 After the Hamas attacks, what’s the wise path forward? - 10/9/23
From The Ben Shapiro Show: Ep. 1827 - How Hamas Fooled The World – 10/12/23
From TALK TV (Britain): "Sir PLEASE Let Me Finish!” | Julia Hartley-Brewer’s FURIOUS Clash With Palestinian Campaigner - 10/10/23
From TALK TV (Britain): "GENOCIDISTS Are All In Plain View!" - Douglas Murray CONDEMNS People "Celebrating" Hamas Attacks - 10/12/23
From Peter Zeihan on Geopolitics: Hamas Attacks Israel and Netanyahu Declares War - 10/7/23
From CNN: Hamas official reveals intent behind assault on Israel on Russian TV – 10/11/23
From WION - Gravitas: Israel-Palestine war: The Mastermind of Hamas attack Mohammed Deif – 10/11/23