Jewish historian and author Rick Richman says today's anti-Israel, pro-Palestine protesters 'cheapen the concept of genocide' as they criticize Israel; it is Hamas that has a genocidal operation.
It is hard to fight against an enemy whose reason for being is to eliminate you. So said author and Jewish historian Rick Richman in an interview as he answered the criticisms that are being leveled against Israel. These criticisms accuse the Jewish state of committing genocide in Gaza. Rather, it is Israel, he said, that is trying to prevent a genocidal operation perpetrated by Hamas.
The first step is to understand what Zionism actually is,' said Richman, 'which is nothing like the caricature of these demonstrations. It is one of the great national liberation movements of modern times.' Zion in the Bible is the City of Holiness, a place 'appointed by the Lord where his followers can live and serve Him.' It is actually modeled after 'Americanism,' founded on the lofty ideals of democracy, liberty and freedom, he said.
For protesters, though, the creation of a Jewish state has meant by default the oppression of the Palestinians by usurping Arab land. The most heinous accusation leveled against Israel since the Oct. 7 attack is that it is committing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza. Hence, their phrase, 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.' But the reality, Richman said, is that Palestine was never an independent state.
Richman said Hamas is the genocidal entity, as its purpose is grounded in eliminating Israel. 'What Israel has been doing is an attempt to defend against a genocidal attack on it,' he said. Richman said that Jews are like the proverbial 'canary in the coal mine.' 'And it's done it in a way that has been extraordinarily difficult because Hamas doesn't wear uniforms. They hide within and under civilians.
Richman said that Jews are like the proverbial 'canary in the coal mine.' What happens to them is only the start, he said. 'Militants who believe their enemies deserve no dialogue, only death, will not stop until the world is converted to its rule.' For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle.
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