The former Mayor of Shiloh discusses the likelihood that the countries will soon take their conflict to another level.
The situation between Israel and Hamas has escalated very quickly over the past month, to the point that Iran and Hezbollah have increased their firing of missiles on northern Israel. In Israel, the word on the street is that all-out war is inevitable.
This comes after several military strikes from Israel have wiped out a number of senior commanders and strategic targets within Lebanon, and with Hezbollah launching more drones and rockets. Along with Israel’s increasing success in intensified fighting in parts of Gaza, where the Hamas terror organization is still holding 120 Israeli civilians captive, the likelihood of the long-awaited showdown in Lebanon has increased exponentially.
So will this lead to war? Or is there a chance that some sort of political agreement can be broached before Lebanon and Israel explode in a war that may include Iran?
Joining us now to discuss this further is David Rubin, former Mayor of Shiloh and founder of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund. His first-hand knowledge of what’s happening in Israel and the Middle East make him a perfect guest for this show. Welcome, David.
Q&A:
- What are your thoughts on the uptick in the fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas in recent weeks, and will it have a domino effect on Israel’s northern border?
- Are the increasing Hezbollah attacks on Israel from Lebanon a sign of things to come?
- Do you believe any progress has been made towards slowing these attacks through American diplomatic efforts? Or does war seem inevitable at this point?
- What will happen if there is an all-out war? Since Hezbollah has been stockpiling missiles for years, what will that mean for the home front in Israel?
- How will all of this affect American perceptions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is scheduled to address both houses of Congress in July?
- Can you tell us about the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund and how it’s helping the child victims of terror and war?
- How can people support your important work?
- a. You can visit the following websites: www.IsraelChildren.org (treating the victims of terror)
- www.DavidRubin.com (to find out more about David’s many books)
About David Rubin:
David Rubin, former Mayor of Shiloh, Israel, has authored seven books, including “Confronting Radicals: What America Can Learn from Israel,” which has been adapted into a film. Following a terror attack that injured him and his young son, Rubin founded the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, dedicating his efforts to aiding child victims of terrorism.
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