While the world follows the Russian-Ukraine war, another battle is escalating in Israel. Three Israelis died, and another three were severely hurt this week following Israel Independence Day. Eyewitnesses told police that two suspects, believed to be Palestinians, attacked passersby in a park with a knife and an ax. But if you are waiting for Hamas to denounce the attack, don’t hold your breath. They just praised the attack. In recent weeks, this brutal attack followed a wave of other terror attacks in Israel and the West Bank and repeated threats by Palestinian terror groups over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Helping provide clarity on this escalation of violence is David Rubin, a former mayor of Shiloh, Israel, in the so-called West Bank. Welcome, Mayor Rubin.
Suggested Questions:
- Israel has been struggling with one of its worst waves of terrorism in the past two weeks, including riots on the Temple Mount. Why is this happening now?
- Can you describe the makeup of the current government in Israel? Who are the political parties, and what do they stand for?
- If Arab-Israelis are full-fledged citizens of Israel, can you explain why their presence in the governing coalition is causing such chaos?
- What are the alternatives to the current coalition?
- Given the volatile situation, what is likely to happen next?
- You are the founder of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund. Tells us about your group and where we may get additional information.
About David Rubin
David Rubin served as the mayor of Shiloh, Israel, located in the region of Samaria. Following a terrorist attack that left him and his three-year-old son wounded, Rubin established the Shiloh Israel’s Children Fund, whose current goal is to help children with trauma following terrorist attacks. Rubin is a featured speaker in North America, Europe, and Israel. His latest book, Confronting Radicals: What America Can Learn From Israel, is available now.
To learn more about David Rubin, visit his official page at http://www.davidrubinisrael.com
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