NATO's Moral Imperative: Responding to Hamas’, Iran’s and Hezbollah's Brutal Attacks on Israeli Civilians
The World is in Peril
In the wake of the monstrous and atrocious attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and Hezbollah on October 7, 2023, the international community faces a moral imperative to act swiftly and decisively. The principles upon which NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was founded, specifically joint defense and the promotion of stability, requires a coordinated and offensive response to such acts of terror. NATO, which includes the United States, must attack Hamas, Hezbollah, and possibly Iran for its continued assistance of these terrorists groups and for their threats to peace in the Middle East and for the sake of preventing World War III.
The unprovoked attack by Hamas and Hezbollah on innocent Israeli civilians constitutes a disgraceful act of violence. NATO's core principle of mutual security underscores the importance of member states supporting one another in times of crisis. The international community has a moral obligation to condemn and counteract terrorism that targets civilians. Addressing this issue requires a well-coordinated, multinational response.
In the context of history, NATO has engaged in military operations outside its immediate region. The Balkans, Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf War, and the Iraq War serve as prominent historic examples. In both cases, the alliance's actions were rooted in ethical imperatives to protect the innocent and prevent further destabilization. The situation involving Hamas and Hezbollah should be no different. Genocide is unacceptable.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
This quote captures the fundamentals of the situation. If NATO stands by idly in the face of such grave injustices, it risks allowing evil to prevail. The alliance's core values demand that it take action to protect the innocent and promote peace. History cries out for recognition. Jews have been slaughtered for centuries, especially during the Roman siege and conquest of Jerusalem where 1.1 million non-combatants were killed, and during the Holocaust perpetrated by the NAZIS where over 6 million were killed.
On a fateful day in October, Israeli civilians were going about their daily lives, unaware of the tragedy that loomed. Suddenly, rockets from Hamas rained down upon them, leaving a trail of devastation and suffering. Civilian woman were captured, raped, broken (bones), and then killed and paraded through the streets of Gaza in trucks. Whole families were shot as they held each other, and men were killed just the same. The most shocking of these war crimes was the killing of infants. To compare these demons to animals is unjust, for animals would not even do something like this. The world watched in horror as innocent lives were torn apart by these acts of terror.
Historically, both Hamas and Hezbollah have been involved in conflicts in the Middle East, often targeting civilians and undermining regional stability. Their actions have been widely condemned by the international community. In the face of such a blatant and shameless violation of human rights, NATO's role becomes critical. Force must prevail.
It is hard to believe that not one country has helped Israel, militarily, as this war opens on two fronts. Hezbollah now attacks Israel from the north through Lebanon and Iran is threatening to intervene in the war. These entities only recognize force as a means to champion their cause. So, like the Germans and Japanese in World War II, NATO has to use force against Hamas and Hezbollah to completely defeat them.
President John F. Kennedy stated, "Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind."
It is in this spirit that NATO take action. By deploying its resources and technology, NATO can send a strong message to terrorist organizations worldwide: acts of violence against civilians will not be tolerated. Such a response would uphold the principles of collaborative security and affirm NATO's resolution to peace and stability. However, can the woke weak leaders, of a portion of the NATO countries, build the moral courage to carry out attacks? Can the United States take over its historic primary role in this crisis with a traitor at the helm, Biden?
In conclusion, the attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas and Hezbollah on October 7, 2023, demands a united and resolute response. The international community, so divided at the moment, must come together to condemn terrorism and ensure that the innocent victims of these attacks did not suffer in vain. It is a testament to our shared commitment to a more peaceful and just world.