Posted on 02/18/24
| News Source: Arutz-7
National Unity party chairman Minister Benny Gantz addressed the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations today (Sunday) and discussed the war against Hamas and criticized international attempts to impose a Palestinian state at this time.
Gantz began his remarks by saying that "Our home is under attack. Today, and since October 7th - We have all come together to defend it."
"October 7th was a vile display of our enemy’s inhumanity," he said. "What followed, were waves of antisemitism around the world, on the streets and campuses, leaving us with one clear takeaway."
Gantz called for the formation of "a joint advocacy task force making the case for Israel."
"A ray of light during these hours of darkness has been the Israeli-American alliance, – that has proven itself stronger than ever," he said. "Our alliance has been tested three times before – in 48’, 73’ and 2023. Never will we forget President Biden’s friendship during the days following October 7th – the military backing, the diplomatic support and his clear message to our enemies - “Don’t”."
"When we say “Together we will win” – we mean also together with our American partners – Republicans and Democrats alike, and together with other international leaders, supporting our moral duty to remove the threat of Hamas and bring our hostages’ home.
Gantz declared, "There has not been a more just war than the one we are fighting, and yet – there has not been one fought under more complex conditions."
"Hamas terrorists hide in tunnels deep underground, they hide in hospitals and in the headquarters of humanitarian organizations.
"Contending with these war crimes, our forces have shown not only inspiring determination but creative innovation. We are paying a heavy price, but we are winning - dismantling depot after depot, tunnel after tunnel," he said.