Open letter to the undecided on the Middle East conflict

To all those who are still undecided,

This letter does not seek to reach those who have already taken sides, seduced by the narrative of Hamas and its allies, amplified by Western media and governments that, surprisingly, reward Palestinian terrorism with promises of recognition of a state after the massacre of October 7, 2023. My message is for you, who still doubt, who seek to understand without falling into the propaganda trap.

You know what happened on October 7. You don't need to see the images to understand the brutality of Hamas: murder, torture, sexual violence and a clear genocidal intent against Jews, as stated in its 1988 founding charter, which promotes the elimination of Jews as a religious end. However, images of devastation in Gaza, accompanied by accusations of "genocide" and "ethnic cleansing" against Israel, dominate the discourse. These accusations, false and manipulative, invert reality: Hamas, which openly proclaims its desire to eradicate Jews, presents itself as a victim in order to delegitimize Israel.

If the Palestinians sought peace rather than jihad, they could build a prosperous society alongside Israel. But their leadership, backed by Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood, promotes a religious and ideological war that transcends the land.Leandro Fleischer

Ask yourself: how many Jews live in Israel's neighboring countries? Extremely few, especially in contrast to the past and under a Palestinian government? None. In contrast, in Israel, two million Arabs, Muslims and Christians enjoy freedoms that do not exist in the surrounding Arab countries. Who actually practices ethnic cleansing? The answer is clear when the facts are examined.

'No Jews, no news'

Ever wondered why all the fury, demonstrations, celebrity comments and media coverage with images of suffering people are always related to Palestinians, but almost never to real genocides, massacres and famines happening in other parts of the world, like in Congo, Sudan, Yemen or Syria? Did you ever wonder why the media mistakes, such as the pictures of starving children in Gaza who are actually suffering from congenital diseases, are always related to images that serve to demonize Israel and not any of the oppressive regimes around the world? This selectivity is no accident; it is part of an orchestrated narrative that amplifies Palestinian suffering while ignoring far more serious humanitarian crises elsewhere. It all seems to be in response to no Jews, no news, doesn't it?

It's easy to fall into the trap of considering Israel's response disproportionate. But polls in Gaza and the West Bank show an overwhelming support for Hamas and October 7, fueled by decades of anti-Semitic indoctrination by Hamas, the Palestinian Authority and UN (UNRWA) schools. Terrorists use civilians as human shields, complicating any military operation. Still, Israel takes extraordinary measures to minimize harm to civilians, offers humanitarian aid - often stolen by Hamas - and confronts an enemy that values death over life.

The narrative of the strong versus the weak is a manipulation. If the Palestinians sought peace rather than jihad, they could build a prosperous society alongside Israel. But their leadership, backed by Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood, promotes a religious and ideological war that transcends the land. Israel is just the first hurdle in their bigoted agenda.

Don't be fooled

Don't fall for the myth that Jews dominate the media. If that were so, the press would not uncritically repeat Hamas propaganda, amplified by Al Jazeera and replicated by Western networks. This disguised anti-Semitism will only cease when Islamist extremism finishes revealing its true face in the West, when its temporary allies - the left and right woke - discover that they are mere pawns. By then, the cost may be too high.

I invite you to investigate for yourself. Visit the region, talk to Israelis and Palestinians. You will discover that Israelis seek to live in peace, innovate and prosper, while the Palestinian leadership encourages hate and destruction. Israel's security measures, such as checkpoints and fences, are not a whim, but a necessity to prevent genocide. Every time it was offered a hand for peace, Israel shook it with all its might, and even withdrew unilaterally from Gaza, resulting in more violence against it and surely in the October 7 massacre. It was a historic mistake.

Don't be fooled by the false distinction between Jews and Zionists. The majority of Jews support Zionism, the right to self-determination in Israel, just that. Criticism from a minority, such as Haaretz or opportunistic politicians, reflects the freedom of speech in Israel, a contrast to the repression in the countries in the area. There are also Arab and Muslim voices in Israel and abroad, such as Yoseph Haddad or Mohammed Tawhidi, Nuseir Yassin, Loay Alshareef, Dalia Ziada, among others, not to mention those who are afraid to open their mouths, of course, who defend peace and reject extremism, but are ignored by the international press, which prefers to amplify the radicals.

Do not let yourself be manipulated by the lies of the real genocidaires. The truth is within reach of your curiosity. Research, question and decide with clarity. The future of a free world depends on people like you not falling into the propaganda trap.