This article is mostly adapted from one I published on PJ Media.
Today is Israel Independence Day, marking the rebirth of Israel as a nation on the land that God promised to the Jews for a “perpetual possession” (Gen.17:8), but unfortunately, huge fires are raging in multiple areas around Jerusalem, likely started by Palestinian terrorists.
“On the eve of Israel’s 77th Independence Day, massive fires rage near Jerusalem, forcing evacuations and closing major highways,” the state of Israel posted on X April 30. “Our firefighters and security forces are working tirelessly to protect lives. We are grateful for the support of all our friends offering assistance. We pray for everyone’s safety.”
Israel also posted a reminder that 59 hostages have still to regain personal independence as they remain in Hamas captivity, highlighting the ongoing and constant tragedy of Islamic terrorism against Israel that has extended for nearly a century.
Activist Yoseph Haddad wrote, “The State of Israel is dealing with huge, dangerous fires in the backdrop of Israel’s upcoming Independence Day. Just now, a Palestinian terrorist from East Jerusalem was arrested with a lighter and combustible materials with which he set one of the fires and other suspects were arrested. Incitement from Palestinian terrorist organizations on media networks is also calling to burn Israel.” Haddad also posted footage allegedly showing the arsonists starting fires in the Jerusalem area.
JNS simply reported that three suspected arsonists were arrested, but also shared a screenshot and stated that Palestinian accounts are pushing for arson online.
An overwhelming majority of the jihad-loving Arabs who call themselves “Palestinians” support genocidal terrorism against Israel. The “Palestinians” don’t want peace or their own state, which is why they have been rejecting both since before they started calling themselves Palestinians in the 1960s. That’s why giving them Jordan and Gaza didn’t satisfy them.
They even teach their children in Gazan/UNRWA schools to glorify and aspire to terrorism against Jews and Christians (though especially Jews) from the youngest ages. Hence Mosab Hassan Yousef, son of a Hamas co-founder who defected to Israel and converted to Christianity, previously said that Americans who support Gaza belong in an insane asylum. Yousef knows from personal experience how few of the Gazans ever question the genocidal death cult their leaders promote, which is why he stated, “If not for the hostages, if I had the power, today not October 8th, I would wipe Gaza off the map.”
It is worth noting that in Jerusalem, the Muslims significantly outnumber the Jews and Christians combined. When I was in Jerusalem, only a month before the Oct.7 atrocities occurred, I noticed that practically every single souvenir shop in the large Muslim quarter was selling Palestinian gear, including magnets and souvenirs that featured an image of Israel with the Palestinian flag imposed on top of all of the country. The Palestinian Authority (PA) also has areas dotted about within Israel that it controls, like Jericho and Bethlehem. “The enemy within” is the perfect description of the catastrophe that Israel continues to battle.
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Author: Catherine Salgado
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