“I am not an apologist for Israel, and when given the chance to engage in conversation I acknowledge Israel’s many faults while still making it clear that I am in full support of Israel’s rig…
A person tears Eliya Cohen’s photo from a “kidnapped from Israel” poster, next to an encampment protesting the University of Washington’s ties to Israel on the Seattle, Washington campus, May 12, 2024. October 7, 2023, marked a turning point in my life, awakening me to my responsibilities tied to my identity as a Jewish man in a world increasingly marred by antisemitism. This has rocked me to my core while also giving me a new purpose — which I am still figuring out.
There is no perfect government, and like any other country Israel is far from perfect. Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of fraud, breach of trust, and other crimes. None of this alleged behavior is OK in any way, however, this does not dampen the imperative of defending the Jewish homeland. Pro-Palestinian students create placards at an encampment on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan on April 28, 2024. The protests against Israel’s war with Hamas began at Columbia University earlier this month before spreading to campuses across the country. They have posed a major challenge to university administrators who are trying to balance campus commitments to free expression with complaints that the rallies have crossed a line.
Being taunted with derogatory remarks and symbols reminiscent of Nazi atrocities merely for displaying an Israeli flag has shaken me to the core but has also made me more determined. Being called ad hominem names containing Jewish tropes, in 2024 in Boulder, Colorado has been a wake-up call, compelling me to wear my Star of David proudly and join forces with like-minded individuals in Colorado with amazing groups like Stop Antisemitism Colorado to combat prejudice and misinformation.
I do not oppose a ceasefire – there was indeed a ceasefire on October 6. At this point in order for this to happen, Hamas needs to surrender and release the hostages. Hamas cannot be allowed to continue to govern, and they must be dismantled. There is much that must happen, and it needs to be intentionally and carefully done. However, in order for this process to begin the hostages must be released – now.
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