At the beginning of February, President Joe Biden issued an unprecedented executive order targeting Israeli settlers in Judea and Samaria the White House accuses of escalating violence. The executive order, according to President Biden, comes in response to “high levels of extremist settler violence…” that has, “reached intolerable levels and constitutes a serious threat to the peace.”
The falsehood of escalating "Settler Violence"
While the Biden Administration is alarmed by "settler violence" it considers a national security threat, the data show a very different picture. Official Israeli numbers show that not only is violence by Israelis against Palestinians negligible compared to the violence perpetrated against Jews, there were fewer violent incidents in 2023 compared to 2022. Palestinian Arab terrorism, meanwhile, remains at historic highs. In other words, not only have there been relatively low number of attacks by Jews on Palestinian Arabs, that number has also been falling.
Often incidents that make the news as "settler violence" are actually Israelis responding to provocations such as when Palestinian Arabs and activists steal sheep, physically harass settlers, or cause property damage.
In Pursuit of a Two State "Solution"
In reality, this is another thinly veiled attempt to push for a two-state “solution” and demonize Jews living in Judea and Samaria. The most outrageous part of all of this is that we are just over 4 months removed from the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7th, an event that should have ended the two-state delusion once and for all. Instead, the Biden administration has continued giving money to the corrupt Palestinian Authority, gave $6 billion dollars to Iran last year, and is now attempting to strong-arm Israel into giving up Judea and Samaria to be a Palestinian State.
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The executive order is deeply concerning. Despite words of support coming from President Biden, his actions have consistently been aimed at undermining Israel’s government and pushing for a Palestinian state, which would be an even larger version of what Gaza is now—a terrorist state dedicated to Israel’s destruction. According to the executive order, any individual or organization that engages in actions “that threaten the peace, security, or stability of the West Bank,” will be subject to having their assets frozen and visas to the U.S. revoked. The order also prohibits any U.S. citizens from contributing funds or goods to benefit whoever is designated.
The danger of this cannot be overstated. It is very easy to see a situation where the Biden administration uses this order to crack down on businesses and families like the very ones we offer products from. People who want to support Jewish life in Judea and Samaria could be prevented by an anti-Israel administration that is actively designating Israelis as “the obstacle to peace,” simply for being Jews living in the Heartland of Israel. A month after the executive order was made, there are reports the US State Department is considering sanctioning more Israelis.
JNS quoted law professor Eugene Kontorvich who said “Biden’s executive order is not about ‘violent settlers.’ It’s actually much broader and applies to anyone who opposes the current U.S. administration’s vision for a two-state solution. There is no requirement of violence…”
“Biden’s executive order is not about ‘violent settlers.’ It’s actually much broader and applies to anyone who opposes the current U.S. administration’s vision for a two-state solution. There is no requirement of violence…”
The US just reversed its position on settlements
Since the executive order was made, the US State Department has reversed the Pompeo Doctrine—the Trump-era policy stating the US position that Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria are legal under international law. Following a recent announcement by Israel to build 3,000 new houses, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said “It’s been longstanding US policy under Republican and Democratic administrations alike that new settlements are counterproductive to reaching an enduring peace… They’re also inconsistent with international law. Our administration maintains a firm opposition to settlement expansion.”
Batya and Baruch—who make the beautiful ceramics we sell—moved to Israel from the US, and are now living on the hills of Itamar with their family, working to rebuild and restore the land. Yet now, because of an anti-Israel administration actively working to undermine Israel, they are viewed as the “problem,” and could be targeted simply because they live in the Land that God promised to Abraham and his descendants but the Biden administration says should be a Palestinian state.
Jews in Judea and Samaria Respond
One of the Israelis targeted by Biden responded saying “the executive order is a result of requests to Biden by the anarchist, anti-Zionist left, which hates the Jewish people and made up a bunch of stories about Israel’s pioneers,” according to JNS. “Biden, who is unable to deal with the Houthis who murder American soldiers, doesn’t scare us. We will continue to settle the Land of Israel without fear.” After the US sanctions came into effect, Israeli banks also moved to suspend these individual’s accounts, for fear of running afoul of the United States.
"Biden thinks we will be scared, but these sanctions do the opposite. They reaffirm our commitment. We are making Israel safer by living here," - Yinon Levi
As more and more people around the world stand against Israel, it is up to us, people who believe in the promises of God, and see the beautiful beacon of light Israel is, to stand against those who seek the destruction of Israel. Now is a time for action. Call your Congressman and tell them to take a strong stand against this executive order and the pattern of this administration’s willingness to undermine Israel. Buy products from the businesses and families that the Biden administration is targeting and who could be impacted by this latest attack. Show your support for Israel in your community by raising awareness and sharing what is happening in Israel today.
Israel is becoming the dividing line among the nations, it’s time to stand with God’s people against the great darkness, and not be silent!
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GO ISRAEL!! The GREAT LAND of GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE!!
I know who really IS a national security threat…
Regardless of what Biden or anyone else thinks, nothing they want, think, do, or say matters at all. God gave Israel to the Jewish people, and declared that His covenant was with them. " If you touch Israel, you touch the apple of God’s eye." “I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you.” If Biden isn’t voted out, he will bring that judgement on America. Shame on him!
If a 2-state solution is biden’s answer for Isra’el, then the U.S. should give up the land they stole from Mexico (California and Texas). Besides, the Land of Isra’el BELONGS TO ALMIGHTY GOD (Joel 3:2). If Isra’el is divided, then so shall the land of America. As you have done to Isra’el, so shall it be done to you. Your reward will return upon your own head. (Obadiah 1:15)
History lesson: From the Hebrew Scriptures, Gen. 16:12 is clear: Esau will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man and every man’s hand against him. This has come to pass; and here we are! The outright hatred of Isra’el goes back to Gen. 25:23; with Rebecca being pregnant, 2 nations in her womb (Esau & Ya’akov). It didn’t help that both parents played favourites with their sons. Gen. 25:29 states what took place when Esau came in from the field. He begs Ya’akov for some of his lentil stew. Ya’akov then asks Esau to SELL HIM HIS BIRTHRIGHT. Esau at the point of death replies, “what good will this birthright do me?” and he SOLD HIS BIRTHRIGHT TO YA’AKOV. Ya’akov gave Esau bread and lentil stew; he ate & drank, then got up and went his way. THUS ESAU DESPISED HIS BIRTHRIGHT. It doesn’t get any clearer than that! The birthright was no longer his. It also goes back to Ishmael and Yitzak. The birthright no longer belonged to Esau BECAUSE he sold it to his brother. It is recognised as a legal document in the Courts of Heaven. He can’t ever get it back, it’s a done deal. Lastly, had Sarah not interfered with Hagar, Isra’el would probably not be in this mess today. Moral of the scriptures: Zech. 2:8. LET.THAT.SINK.IN.
Many have foolishly forgotten that our elections were stolen, therefore, biden is NOT PRESIDENT; he was installed. Our legitimate leader is President Trump who will be back in office, to clean up the mess he left behind. We are 8 months away from our next election. As a Yehudin, I will always stand with my people Isra’el. As Yah is true to His Word, Zechariah 2:8 says, “he who touches Isra’el (including hamas), pokes his finger in Yah’s eye.” To all haters of Isra’el, LET.THAT.SINK.IN. Your day of reckoning draws near.
I stand with Isreal! 100 %. Period.
I support Israel with my purchases and with prayer.
But I can not vote for Trump. He is showing definite signs of dementia and can not be trusted with the nuclear codes or anything government-related.
May God raise a competent candidate!
President Biden has been wrong on almost every decision he has made in his political career. This is no different, except that the harm that could come to Israel is not theoretical; it is quite real.
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I stand with Israel and it’s people despite what our government may say.
ISRAEL IS FOREVER
Biden has always stood on the wrong side of history. We stand with Israel. 100%.
This is not a Biden issue. Trump also supported a 2 state solution, as have most since 1948. The issue is: whether Israel will rely totally on HaShem or seek help from the nations.
Praying for peace in Israel (but not at any price) God will remember his covenants with Israel.I will bless those that bless thee and curse those who curse thee.They are the apple of his eye
De korte termijn belangen van Amerika zijn leidend voor de politieke uitspraken van de huidige regering Biden. Eerdere steun aan Israel wordt zonder enige schaamte omgebogen. Het Amerika van vroeger is er niet meer . Partijpolitiek overheerst en op de achtergrond wordt aan de touwtjes getrokken door Lieden die joden haten.