Democracy Burning – The Battle for Our Century

In the annals of history, we see a relentless tide threatening to engulf Western civilization. Today, an insidious anti-Western, anti-Zionist, and antisemitic movement, supported by Tehran, masquerades as a liberation front, aiming to dismantle democracy, casting it as the villain in their narrative of oppression.

This wave of hate and violence is ancient, echoing through time and etched into our collective DNA. “We are the Chosen People,” my grandfather used to say, but chosen for what, and by whom?

I vividly recall sitting on my grandfather’s lap as a child, listening to him speak of the great burden we bear—willingly or not, consciously or not. “It will find you,” he would say. “And when it comes, when smiles turn to sneers and anger rises against you, remember that you are enough, that there is strength and agency in your name, that your community, far or near, will be your home and your compass, the one constant that will never desert you.”

Then came October 7. Today, his words resonate profoundly. Though I thought I understood their meaning through life’s storms, October 7 put everything into stark perspective.

Our battle isn’t merely against antisemitism or its counterpart, anti-Zionism. It’s a battle for our soul—the part of us that remains untouched by even the most brutal tyrants, a space beyond all objectification, subjugation, and tyranny.

But where does this leave us? Chosen for what?

I choose to believe that we are chosen to bear the mantle of Freedom, to assert our identity as free men and women amid the storm, come what may, always and forever – such is the spirit of Israel!

Today, as the world burns and democracy is under threat, where and when we choose to stand against tyranny matters greatly. It will define how we are remembered and the world we leave for our children.

This is not merely a geopolitical struggle; it is an ideological crusade, a grand indoctrination project that seeks to weaponise victimhood. Tehran, knee-deep in the blood of its innocents—starting with its own people—propagates this narrative with chilling efficiency. This phenomenon can be likened to a modern form of educide, an attempt to eradicate critical thinking and freedom of thought—the very rights our forefathers so bravely fought to secure.

The horrors of antisemitism are not abstract to me; they are a lived reality. I have personally, like so many others, witnessed the brutal and relentless attempts to erase my identity, efforts driven by those who wished to see me disappear. Through this ordeal, I discovered that true resistance lies within the individual spirit. Each assault on my identity only sharpened my resolve, forging a will that remains unbroken.

Today, I see a troubling trend—capitulation from certain quarters, a blatant admission of an identity vacuum. This is the fertile ground upon which indoctrination thrives; it requires a void to nest and multiply. The answer to this lies not in submission, or concession but in the affirmation of our Western traditions and culture. In our eagerness to burn ourselves at the stake for the perceived sins of our fathers, many have unwittingly become the architects of their own ideological indoctrination – an insidious form of feudalism.

We must reclaim the narrative, not with weapons of war, but with the ink of truth. War has its purpose, it is, we know, at times a necessity, so as not to forfeit our rights, yet the greatest victory to be had is that of narratives.

We must stand firm in the face of this ideological onslaught, affirming the values of freedom, democracy, and critical thought. This is the battle for our century—a battle not just for territory, but for the soul of our civilization. We cannot afford to be passive observers; we must be active participants in the defence of our shared values.

In this struggle, every voice matters. Every affirmation of our identity and values is a strike against the darkness that seeks to engulf us. Let us stand together, resolute and unyielding, in defence of the ideals that define us. For in the end, it is not just about winning the battle; it is about ensuring that the flame of democracy continues to burn bright for generations to come.

In recent times, pro-Hamas demonstrations have gained in popularity, cloaking themselves in the language of liberation and resistance. Yet, beneath this veneer lies a dangerous trap, meticulously set by the Islamic Republic of Iran. This regime has mastered the art of negationism, seducing individuals into rejecting inconvenient truths in favour of a simplified, sanitised narrative. This narrative portrays Hamas as a liberator, justifying acts of brutality under the guise of resistance.

Supporting Hamas under this narrative is not just a political stance; it is the construction of ideological weapons that will one day demand absolute obedience. By embracing these falsehoods, individuals unwittingly contribute to a culture of denial that erodes the very foundations of ethical integrity.

When the victims are silenced, and truths are dismissed as mere fabrications, what reality awaits us? The manipulation of ideologies leads to a world where facts are meaningless, and only the most vocal ideologues prevail. The support for groups like Hamas, therefore, is not a neutral act; it is a step toward a future where the value of truth is annihilated, and tyranny prevails unchecked.

We must resist this allure of denial and confront the harsh truths that challenge our preconceived notions. By doing so, we protect not only our own integrity but also the very fabric of a democratic society that values truth, justice, and the dignity of all individuals.