President Trump should have ignored Pope Leo’s comments, and non-Catholics should respect the papacy’s symbolism. But treating Iran as morally equivalent to Israel or America is still wrong.
It’s another clear case of light versus darkness, and we should repent of our indifference.
Regarding Iran, at least this administration recognizes that the mullahs bargain in bad faith and weaponize diplomacy.
When audiences begin to treat all narratives as equally credible, the distinction between verified reporting and strategic messaging collapses.
At present, we live with the direct legacy of the Nazi past of the Palestinian Arabs and their sympathizers in the form of a massive antisemitic campaign, particularly following the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.
Pausing the strikes gives leaders of the Iranian regime time to observe their own ruins. It forces them to realize what they’ve lost and what they stand to lose if the next round begins.
Without resolving Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and maritime threats, diplomacy risks becoming an illusion.
The attempts to portray the prime minister as the reason why people hate Jews or for having “bullied” President Trump into the conflict are rooted in traditional blood libels.
There’s no good reason for any Jew who is pro-Israel to resist using the term to describe themselves.
