The Attack on Israel
The global community is now aware of Iran’s unprovoked assault on Israel on April 13, 2024. Iran claimed this action was in retaliation for an attack on their personnel in Syria, an incident Israel has not acknowledged responsibility for. Whether Israel sponsored the attack in Syria remains undetermined. Iran launched hundreds of drones and a calculated number of missiles towards Israel, with the impending assault being widely anticipated. However, Israel successfully repelled the attack with assistance from other NATO nations, destroying 99% of the incoming drones and missiles. This event would undoubtedly be recorded as one of the largest attacks on a nation in world history.
In my view, Israel has long been isolated in its battles against enemies and terrorists, often without support from the United States and NATO allies. While the U.S. may provide military financing, Israel primarily relies on domestically developed hardware.
The prevailing opinion is that Israel should refrain from a military response and instead impose economic sanctions. However, the efficacy of sanctions diminishes when the U.S. ends them and provides billions to a sworn enemy of both the U.S. and Israel. The consequences unfolding in Israel since October 7, 2023, are a testament to these actions.
Though not a government official or military strategist, my experience as an Aircraft Repair Technician in the Armed Forces leaves me with limited expertise to make strategic decisions. However, I believe a proportional response from Israel would involve targeting the areas in Iran from which the attacks originated. Instead of investing in high-tech solutions, mirroring Iran’s low-tech attack with an equal number of drones and missiles may serve as a measured response.
I harbor a distaste for war and conflict, yet I acknowledge the cost of maintaining freedom. While Israel’s decision should aim to halt Iran’s support for terrorism and violence in the Middle East, I advocate for a strategy of peace through strength. Weakness in policy, as seen in the Biden and Obama administrations, has emboldened rogue states like Iran. Strengthening measures may require a delicate balance, considering the alliances of Russia and China with Iran, but it’s crucial for maintaining global stability.
Speculating on the possibility of World War III is premature; it hinges on the judicious decisions made in the future. Collaboration among nations, utilizing their resources for collective progress, offers a more promising path toward a better world.
I did fail to mention in my blog that Iran’s attack on Israel was a complete and utter failure. It should be a complete embarrassment to Iran. Its low tech weapons are no match to what the rest of the free world has. My concern here is that Iran may get nuclear weapons. Biden has been so soft on them by giving them billions of dollars which prompted the attack on Israel on Oct 7. Iran can never have nuclear weapons. The attack on Israel should be a lesson to all why they should not. Maybe Israel will decide to destroy their nuclear weapons. That tactic could possible save the world from an armed nuclear exchange in the Middle East.
Israel retaliates. They hit Iran nuclear facilities which would have been my second guess. In retrospect, if these facilities become operational it could be a big problem for Israel. This protects America, Saudi and Europe as well. I don’t think the United States has a problem yet, but it is forthcoming.