Israel, Three Years Later (Guest: David Rubin)

A reflection of the horrific events that took place in Gaza three years ago, including the deaths of over 1,200 innocent people.

It’s been three years since the horrific events that unfolded in Gaza, when Hamas terrorists killed more than 1,200 people and took more than 250 hostages. With today marking the three-year point of that event, former Mayor of Shiloh David Rubin, founder and president of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund felt it was time to look back.

• While progress has been made following the horrendous attack by Hamas in Gaza, the war between the two sides still remains unresolved.
• Many took the time to reflect on the attacks, but New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed it more around Israel’s blood-spilling, rather than the actions of Hamas.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly believes that eradicating Hamas is the best answer to bring peace to Gaza.

Memorial events are taking place across cities and towns, remembering the many who died on that day. Even in the kibbutz, many are gathering to pay their respects.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHILOH ISRAEL CHILDREN’S FUND ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE.

“This is the first time we are doing all the things here in the kibbutz,” noted Zion Regev, a community leader in the area. “It’s a very emotional day, it’s a very difficult day for our community, three years after October 7.”

That said, not everyone’s memories are fond. Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York who, in the past, made it clear how much disdain he has for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, briefly reflected on the Hamas attack. However, he then turned his attention to what he calls “ongoing genocide” by Israel’s hand.

“The suffering did not begin nor end that day,” he noted in a statement. “It instead continued through the Israeli government’s devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza, in which it has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians – including more than 21,000 children.”

Some online called out Mamdani for his words, mainly because of his pro-Hamas statements he has made in the past.

That said, it’s a moment of reflection, with questions as to whether peace can truly be achieved in Gaza, considering Hamas still makes its presence felt.

 Rubin joins us now to discuss this situation further. Welcome, Mayor Rubin!

Q&A:

1. Looking back three years later, how do you personally reflect on what happened on October 7 and the lives that were lost?
2. Do you agree with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that defeating Hamas is necessary to achieve lasting peace and security? Is there another path forward?
3. Memorial gatherings are taking place across Israel, including at the kibbutzim that were affected by the attacks. What does it mean to see these communities come together three years later to remember those who were lost?
4. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently reflected on October 7 while also focusing on the ongoing suffering in Gaza. What was your reaction to his statement, and do you believe it appropriately addressed the events of October 7?
5. Three years later, what do you believe is ultimately required to bring the conflict between Israel and Hamas to an end and establish lasting peace?
6. Tell us more about your work with the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund and how it helps children and families in need.
7. Where can we learn more about you and the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund?
   1. www.IsraelChildren.org (treating the victims of terror)
      www.DavidRubinIsrael.com (to find out more about David’s many books)
      www.ConfrontingRadicals.com (the movie)

LEARN MORE ABOUT DAVID RUBIN AND HIS BOOKS ON HIS OFFICIAL WEBSITE.

About David Rubin…

David Rubin and his three-year-old son, narrowly escaped death at the hands of terrorists. Had it not been for his car suddenly starting, Rubin and his son would not have been so fortunate. The younger Rubin deals with the trauma to this day. That experience is what led David to establish the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, to help other young victims of Islamic terrorism, who need to process and deal with their trauma. Rubin, also the former Mayor of Shiloh, Israel is the author of seven books, including his latest, Confronting Radicals: What America Can Learn from Israel, which has recently been made into a movie. Rubin is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, established after he and his then three-year-old son were wounded in a terror attack.

Learn more at www.IsraelChildren.org (treating the victims of terror)

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