To the extent that it turns out that Jews committed the brutal murder of the Arab boy, this is a shameful low point for all of us. This does not belong at all to the debate between right and left, or to the discussion of the appropriate response to terrorists and murderers. Such an atrocity is out of bounds for a Jew. Period.
It is difficult to know what went through the minds of the perpetrators of this shocking murder. Was this a breakdown of animal instincts? Did their sick minds think that stooping to the level of the lowest of our enemies was 'revenge' on them? Did they have no ability to understand what enormous damage this act was causing, first and foremost, to us, the Jews?!
A clear, unequivocal, and resolute condemnation is required here. And let no one deceive himself that the condemnation was uttered to fulfill a duty. Such weeds must be weeded out with all force, because we do not want to be such despicable murderers. Clear and unequivocal.
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By what right?
But after the strong condemnation, and alongside the educational and informational actions that must be taken so that, God forbid, such an act does not happen again, it is impossible to refrain from showing tolerance towards the Arab riots, which are spreading throughout the country.
To those rioters, we need to say equally clear and decisive things:
The terrible act shocks us, the Jews, because it is completely contrary to our values and our way of life. But you, what right do you have to go out and riot? Did you also come out of your skin, like us, to condemn the murder of innocent children?! Where were you when your people massacred the babies of the Vogel family?! Where was your voice heard when an Arab sniper aimed a rifle at the head of Shalhevat Fas?! Were you agitated when a terrorist among you chose to activate the deadly explosive belt on his body near children in Dizengoff Center?!
In the midst of the days of tension and anxiety for the safety of the three kidnapped boys, a member of Knesset from your party dared to express support for the kidnappers, and refused to define them as terrorists. When a brave Arab boy stood up and condemned the kidnapping and called for the boys to be returned to their homes, he was attacked from all sides and his life was threatened, until he was forced to go underground.
You don't need to be a deep researcher to know the prevailing moods among you. You openly and secretly support terrorism against innocent people, women and children, the elderly and infants. Even when you condemn such acts, it is a verbal and superficial condemnation, justified by tactical reasons. Where are your religious leaders, who will stand up and declare in a clear and distinct voice that such barbaric acts contradict religion and faith, and that using the name of the Creator to take life is a moral abomination?
Where does forgiveness come from?!
We hear the media interviewing Arab public representatives with trembling voices, asking them in soft, pleading voices, "What needs to be done to restore peace?" As if it is clear that now it is permissible for crowds of Arab rioters to set Jewish cars on fire, throw stones, destroy property, and attack innocent passersby - and we should remain silent and wait until the fury passes.
These violent riots are pure Jew-hatred, which has now found a convenient outlet for its outburst. It must be met with a firm and decisive response, not with stuttering and forgiveness. This hypocrisy must be stopped immediately.
The article is published in the issue of 'Conversation of the Week''
