Staff Reports
A comedy of errors plays out on the global stage, and the leading act features contrasting responses to security challenges by Israel and America. In a recent illustrative incident, the left might call it a coincidence, but conservatively speaking, it’s a marvel of tactical genius when juxtaposed with the current state of affairs back home. Israel, having recently endured a staggering blow to its security apparatus last October, has bounced back with a level of effectiveness that puts the Biden administration’s efforts to shame, underscoring a disturbing contrast between a country taking its threats seriously and one stumbling around in denial.
Following the catastrophic events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas brutally killed 1,300 Israelis, Israel went to work to ensure that such a humiliation would not happen again. The Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, reloaded its arsenal with innovative strategies, including the clever detonation of Hezbollah pagers, effectively crippling a significant part of the terror group’s leadership. Simultaneously, roughly 2,750 Hezbollah members were sent to local hospitals after a synchronized explosion, highlighting Israel’s knack for surgical strikes in the war against terrorism. A light chuckle might occur to anyone aware that these terrorists had reverted to pagers; one can’t help but appreciate the irony of their outdated technology leading to their operational downfall.
Two Nations After Tragedies: Israel Rebuilt Its Intelligence and Just Detonated Pagers, but America?
Excellent. #Israel corrects its security failures. United States – not with this brood in charge. #Trump2024 https://t.co/aS35eTjjSW
— Ken Greenberg (@KenGreenberg) September 18, 2024
In stark contrast, the United States has responded to its security blunders in a decidedly uninspired manner. After an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in July 2024, which just missed taking him out, one would expect a complete overhaul of security protocols.
Instead, Biden and Harris have opted for crickets and ice cream, with no accurate adaptation or accountability in sight. The Secret Service, accountable to the executive branch, has become the poster child for ineptitude, managing to snatch defeat from the jaws of any coherent response. Meanwhile, political discourse envelopes itself in diversity and inclusion slogans while actual threats are brushed under the rug.
Tackling uncomfortable truths about national security isn’t just a partisan talking point; it’s a necessity. Israel looked itself in the mirror post-October 7 and faced the harsh realities of its vulnerabilities. This necessary dose of honesty led to significant changes, allowing Mossad to execute one of the most effective intelligence operations in recent history, reminiscent of the Manhattan Project in its complexity and impact. Adapting swiftly is key in this high-stakes game, which is something the crew in Washington appears pitifully ill-equipped to manage.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris seem to flounder in an emotional quagmire, sticking rigidly to politically correct platitudes rather than engaging in effective, proactive measures. Their approach is to wrap rhetoric around emotional appeals without addressing the evident threat posed by escalating violence in America. While they focus on mustering the courage to say that “violence has no place in our country,” the bitter irony remains that their rhetoric frequently nurtures divisions and escalations.
The world is left to contrast a nation that, drawing from its painful history, crafts direct, intelligent, and decisive action against its adversaries against one that drifts aimlessly under ineffective leadership. The lesson from Israel is clear: evolve or be consumed by threats. For the United States, the moment calls for leaders who would rise to the occasion rather than raising spoons and ice cream cones in the face of real danger. The stark implications of these differing responses highlight the perilous path America is currently navigating.
