Israeli FM: 'Safety' Means Moving to a War Zone
Following a horrific attack in Sydney, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz wasted no time in issuing a classic recruitment call: 'I call on all Jews in the world, come home to Israel.' This isn't a new tactic. Netanyahu himself made similar appeals after terror attacks in France in 2015 and Denmark in 2017, always framing Israel as the 'true home' and ultimate safe haven. One might wonder about
the timing, however. With a genocidal assault on Gaza ongoing, a potential regional war brewing with Iran, and frequent missile exchanges on the northern border, Israel is currently a highly militarized state engaged in active conflict. The pitch, delivered as 'concern' for the diaspora, appears less about genuine safety and more about a cynical demographic strategy, masked in tragedy. How many
'safe havens' impose mandatory military service and operate under constant security alerts?