"Arrr, 'Masters of the Air' be teachin' us about Israel's war, aye, the mornin' glory of battle!"
2024-03-19
Aye, matey! 'Tis true, wars be a tragic affair, takin' the lives of innocent souls. But 'tis the scallywags who start 'em that be the true villains, not the brave souls who put an end to 'em. Let's raise a flagon o' rum to the peacemakers! Arrr!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, if ye be watchin' the nine-part series "Masters of the Air" on Apple+, ye may not notice the lack o' attention to the civilian casualties in the unrelentin' air war waged by the Allies against the Axis in World War II. The series be produced by Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks, and Steven Spielberg, and based on a bestseller by Donald L. Miller. The episodes, though not for the faint o' heart, depict the devastatin' bombings in France and Germany.While the Germans called the Allied airmen "terror bombers," the truth be that Hitler's war brought devastation upon his own people. Similarly, ISIS had to be destroyed in Mosul, despite civilian casualties. Now, in Gaza, Israel faces pressure to limit its offensive against Hamas, a death cult that must be eradicated.The war in Gaza must be won by Israel to bring peace to the region. Criticisms from Biden, Schumer, and others lack a grand strategy and only serve to embolden Hamas. Victory against Hamas is the only path to a prosperous future for Gaza as a potential hub for economic growth and human flourishing.Israel, like the Allies after World War II, seeks to rebuild and rehabilitate, but Hamas stands in the way. The war in Gaza must be won, and Biden and Schumer should stand firmly behind our ally every day, all day.Written by Hugh Hewitt, a leading journalist of the center-right, this piece emphasizes the importance of supporting Israel in its fight against Hamas and the necessity of victory for lasting peace in Gaza.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT