Representatives from 70 nations have gathered in Paris to offer their solution to the Israel-Arab conflict. More than 30 of the nations at the “peace” conference do not actually recognize Israel. 
Neither Israel nor the Palestinians are represented there. And, even more amazing, the conclusion has been determined before the first speech has been given, the first idea suggested. That’s right, there’s a draft agreement in place. It’s all theatrics.
I could write to Obama and Kerry, begging them not to further harm a country they love to claim is one of America’s “strongest allies.” But that would be a waste of time and words. They are, in reality, evil men who have long hated Israel and this is their final chance to get that message across before they finally, and ignobly, leave office.
I could write to each of the nations and ask how it is possible that they can ignore problems in their own countries while focusing on little Israel and a conflict that has claimed a fraction of the lives caused by the Syrian Civil War and other ongoing conflicts.
I could write to the Germans, and I’d have a lot to say to them; to the French and the Swedes, the Belgians…but there comes a moment when you realize that a wall would be more responsive, and likely more intelligent and so…
Dear God,
Thank you.
Thank you for the blessing of waking up this morning. In my home, here in Israel. Thank you for the golden sunrise that filled the skies, the rays that touched the edges of Jerusalem, that I can see from here.
Thank you for my youngest son, who once again rose before dawn and left home. He is traveling at this moment, to a border of Israel, where he will stand watch in the weeks and months to come.
Thank you for my life, my family and friends, my city, and all the people of Israel who will treat this day as any other. What happens in Paris is nothing to us. They have no power – that is Yours alone. You determine the future; You gave us the past.
I know I should end this letter right here because really, I am nothing to ask something from You. But all my life, I have asked, and You have granted. I dreamed at 13 to live in Israel; and this precious gift, You have given me.
I dreamed of marrying a young man, kind and handsome, strong and loving. I dreamed of a home we would build together and children we would have. And all this, You gave to me.
I dreamed of watching my children grow here in this land, and this precious gift You have given to me. And beyond that dream, I should have asked for grandchildren but before I even could, You gave them to me. Four precious and beautiful babies of my babies. And I thank You for each of them, including my latest little lion.
You have watched over my people, Your nation of Israel, for thousands of years. And in each case, and in each century, those who stood against us fell. Always it was Your Might that stopped them; You who delivered miracle after miracle.
Now again, the nations of the world gather against us but here in our land, today was a normal day. Traffic where there should be; kindness amongst the people. Meetings everywhere; malls full of people. Jerusalem sparkled; Tel Aviv hustled. What happens in Paris today is nothing. They are nothing and will be nothing. This is the lesson that You have taught us. Those who go against the people of Israel, will not succeed. Even at the lowest times in our history, You were with us. Forever, was the promise that You would bring us home again, to the land You gave us. And we are here.
This time, we will fulfill our vow to serve You and to protect our land. Even when we are most divided, we are still united. It is that unity that differs from the past. We have learned our lessons and we will not be exiled again. Masada will not fall; we will not commit suicide.
And as the nations of the world gather to speak out against us.
Let them be ashamed. It is You alone. It has always been You alone, who guards the people of Israel.
