Today we are seeing political cooperation between parts of the progressive left and jihadist movements. It is called the red-green alliance. We cannot ignore the danger when forces hostile to democracy exploit its institutions to advance their goals.
But here comes the good news.
Perhaps Hashem is now pushing us to become who we were meant to be.
For decades we have grown accustomed to relying on American security assistance. That aid has contributed greatly to our security, but it has also given Washington administrations leverage to pressure Israel on vital decisions.
Just yesterday the US president announced again that this aid is being phased out in favor of a different model for the benefit of both our countries. The aid model is being gradually replaced by a model of strategic partnership between two strong and independent nations: research, development, technology, defense production and economic cooperation.
Not a break from America. On the contrary. Building a healthier relationship, in which Israel is able to defend itself and make security decisions without dependence on foreign aid budgets.
And this is far more than an economic or security matter.
This is a spiritual battle over our identity and over the future of Western civilization.
Israel must strengthen its Jewish character, its sovereignty and its hold on all parts of the Land that have returned to its control. It must fight jihad organizations and their supporters, while protecting the rights of loyal citizens of all faiths.
We must show the world how a Jewish state proud of its identity can be strong, moral and free at the same time.
So do not despair over the results of the American elections.
There will be challenges. There will be pressure. There may even be crises.
But after two thousand years of exile and persecution, we did not return to our Land to be a client state of a foreign power.
We returned to be a people that dwells alone, an independent nation, connected to its G-d, to its Land and to its mission of helping the nations of the world.
And from that independence we can be a light unto the nations.
Perhaps precisely when America is facing a deep identity crisis, Israel is called upon to light the way for the free world.
These are days of redemption. The path is not always easy, but the direction is clear.
