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The World Must Unite Against Iran
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 September 2, 2010
Shalom,
During my recent trip to the U.S., nearly everyone that I met asked me the same question: Will Israel attack Iran's nuclear sites? My answer to them was simple — I don't know. But I was always quick to add that ensuring that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons is not solely Israel's responsibility, but the entire world's. Any person who values democracy and freedom should take Iran's nuclear ambitions seriously.
From the moment Israel was established, she vowed to act boldly for the sake of survival. When it became clear that a nuclear reactor in Iraq could and probably would be used by Saddam Hussein to develop nuclear weapons, Israel made a daring bombing raid on the site, eliminating the threat and undoubtedly saving many lives that would have been lost in the 2003 U.S. invasion. It was a similar situation in 2007, when Israel destroyed a secret nuclear plant in Syria. Instead of appealing to the world to aid her in her quest for security, Israel took the entire risk and responsibility for these daring missions, which — thank God — were successful.
The world has come to rely on Israel to successfully complete these dangerous missions. Yet Israel is now calling on the world to accept responsibility as well. After all, if Iran is allowed to develop nuclear weapons, its missiles wouldn't just threaten Israel — they would threaten other countries in the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S. as well.
It is a frightening scenario — Iran's terrorist-supporting leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad holding the entire free world hostage to his radical beliefs. Israel and the U.S., along with freedom-loving countries everywhere, must stand unified to face one of the greatest threats of our lifetime, and show our children that we are serious about providing them with a bright future.
This is the world's opportunity to show a unified front against a country that has the potential to wreak havoc around the globe. I urge us all to take part in this historic chance to show Israel that she does not stand alone in the fight against terror!
With blessings from Jerusalem,
Yael
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