Memo to Israel on a Ceasefire

Want to know why Israel can no longer tolerate the presence of the terrorist organization Hamas in neighboring Gaza? Consider this fact: The jihadists of Hamastan have just cut a vital lifeline for the Jewish State’s citizens, tourism industry and other commercial activities.

After a single rocket landed a mile away from Israel’s principal international airport, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered all U.S. airlines to cease flight operations there. Other airlines say they’ll do the same.

Neither Israel nor any 21^st Century nation can allow jihadists to retain the ability to endanger so directly the lives and prosperity of its people in this way. Yet, that would be the practical effect of the immediate ceasefire the Obama administration, the UN and others want Israel to accept.

Memo to Israel: Just say, “No.”