Letter to the editor: Praying for Israel

I am a second generation Arab American. I fought for my country in Vietnam. My war was soldier vs. soldier. Sometimes civilians were involved as Viet Cong fighters against us. Most wars are soldier vs. soldier. Now, Hamas is waging war against Jewish citizens of Israel. Not war. More like murder. More like Holocaust II.

My heart and prayers go out to the Israelis who are slaughtered, tortured, raped and abused in ways that make the heavens cry. It appears that Hamas is financed and directed by Iran, and I wouldn’t be surprised to find that Russia, China and North Korea are part of that coalition.

Iran’s financial help probably was enabled by the $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds we just gave them. The long-term goal probably is to use this effort to draw the U.S. to Israel’s aid and complete the depletion of our ability to defend ourselves so they can enjoy the destruction of our democracy.

My heart aches for the Israelis and American Jews who are surely devastated. I pray for Israel and Jews worldwide who feel this pain. I offer my heart to my friends. God wants peace on earth and so do I. Beware Revelations: John. God help us all, please.

Thomas S. Abraham

Unity