Help Israel by Not Being Silent

Today I received a comment from my cousin in Israel, thanking me for helping Israel fight this media war.  My cousin, Miriam and her family in Israel and all Israelis are living through and fighting this war on the homefront.  It is scary and brave, and I think most Jews throughout the world are thankful, humbled, proud and worried about out family in Israel.  As diaspora Jews, I believe we have to do our own part in this war.  We must give united support, in both monetary and rallies, but most importantly,through the media.  My friend, Pam, recently posted a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr., "Our lives begin the end the day we become silent about things that matter".

I still do not understand how seemingly intelligent people still see the Israelis as barbarians out to destroy and kill every Palestinian.   I have seen overwhelming evidence that the Israelis do not attack civilians unless provoked by Hamas sending rockets from or near civilian facilities.  Apparently, the major news networks have not, because still mainstream media condemns the Israel's and says nothing about Hamas.  Is the world that anti-Semitic?  I thought not, but what other reason could there be? Shouldn't reporters on the major news stations, abc, NBC, CBS, be asking questions like why the UN condemns Israel at every turn, but says nothing to Hamas which is doing far worse, like keeping weapons in UN schools!!  Then, the UN has a problem because Israel has the iron dome, but Hamas doesn't.  I'm sorry, but that is ridiculous.  I still can not think of of comment because I am speechless about that.   All I can think is why is this entity (the UN) still in existence, and how do we replace it with something that actually helps the world be a better place.

Well, I think I got off topic again.  Americans need to fight this war in Israel through the internet.  We need to educate as many people as we can about the truth.  Show Hamas true colors.  I think, at least in the U.S., the pro-Hamas supporters are small in number, but loud. The rest of the public needs to be educated.  Post on Facebook everything you read regarding what is being done to the poor people of Palestine by their elected government.  Post all the good that is being done by the Israelis.  Write letters to your congressmen or congresswomen (although I am impressed with their actions so far).  Write letters to the news networks.  Post articles about the rest of the world that the UN seems to be forgetting about.  Genocide in Israel, seriously? Non-Jews in Israel have repeatedly commentary that they usually have more freedom there than any other country in the Mid East.  How about the genocide in Iraq? That scares me almost as much as the war in Israel!  Jews came to America because of religious tolerance - however, radical Muslims offer none!  Please listen to Martin Luther King, Jr. And don't be silent!