October 7th Demands a Reset
October 7th Demands a Reset: Correcting Historical Rights and Telling the Truth
This week has been an emotional roller coaster, and as I sit down to articulate my thoughts, the weight of recent events and the themes they evoke feel overwhelming. Let me begin with International Holocaust Day, a day that should stand as a beacon against denial and ignorance. Yet, as the Holocaust is increasingly denied, as stories and survivors fade into history, and as the world grows more complacent, I chose to call my blog on this day – Confronting the Royal Bankruptcy of the World – Link
It was my attempt to confront the denial, the broader indifference, ignorance and false comparison of Gaza to the Holocaust.
From there, the week turned darker. The news of 8 of the 33 hostages murdered—was a devastating blow. It’s a hard pill to swallow, not just because of the sheer loss of life but because of the cold, calculated way in which human lives have been reduced to pawns in a grim game. The debates surrounding the hostages—their cost of exchange, their stories, and the political machinery that surrounds them—highlight the deep and painful reality of the terror and business intertwined in their plight.
Unfortunately, while the pain is real, we must confront and ask the bigger question.
What needs to happen for Israel to exist in peace with its neighbours?
What does the future look like?
The Parsha’s Relevance Today
Reflecting on these events, I was drawn to this week’s Parsha, Bo, which resonates profoundly with our reality. The first is the story of Pharaoh, whose heart God hardened, refusing to let the Jewish people go. Time and again, Pharaoh sacrificed his own nation’s well-being to maintain his grip on power and deny the Israelites their freedom.
This theme feels eerily familiar when we look at Hamas and Hezbollah. Like Pharaoh, they sacrifice their own people, driven by a hatred so deep that it blinds them to the suffering they inflict—not just on Israelis, but on their own communities. This parallel is not new, but it grows more poignant with each passing day.
The Parsha begins with an intriguing command: “Come to Pharaoh.” The Hasidic masters teach that this call was not only directed at Moses but resonates with each of us, urging us to find our purpose, our torchlight in life. It’s a call to mission, meaning, and impact.
Since October 7th, the clarity of purpose has become more urgent for the Jewish people. In an increasingly polarized world, we cannot escape our shared responsibility and collective story. This week, as we also marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we were reminded of the power of stories—the ones we tell, the ones we preserve, and the ones that shape our identity.
The Narrative We Must Tell
The key question is: What narrative do we tell? Do we define Jewish identity through the lens of the Holocaust, or do we offer a positive, forward-looking alternative? Are we prepared to share the truth?
There is a famous saying attributed to King Shlomo: “A time for war and a time for peace.” Right now, it does not seem to be a time for peace—it is a time for war.
I recently attended a talk by Walter Bingham, the 101-year-old journalist and Holocaust survivor. Born in Germany in 1924, he lived through the systematic dehumanization of Jews—boycotts, propaganda in books and newspapers, social exclusion, confiscation of property, and deportations.
Growing up in an observant Jewish family, Bingham witnessed the early atrocities of the Nazi regime, including the infamous book burnings and the Kristallnacht pogrom in 1938. Already in 1938, His father was arrested, deported to Poland and later perished in the Warsaw Ghetto. In 1939, at the age of 15, Bingham escaped to Britain through the Kindertransport, a rescue mission that saved thousands of Jewish children from Nazi persecution.
Walter showed us a knife given to all German youth in those days, inscribed with the words “Blood and Honor”—and whose blood, of course, was Jewish.
Today, people compare the Holocaust to Gaza. And yes, there is a comparison to be made—not in terms of mutual suffering, but in the indoctrination of Gaza’s “innocent” citizens to dehumanize Jews. Hamas fosters this mindset, with Mein Kampf reportedly found in homes, alongside maps of “Palestine” that erase Israel. The Dome of the Rock is a prominent symbol in their homes and propaganda—not as a religious artifact, but as a political statement: the erasure of Jewish sovereignty in Jerusalem and beyond. Their vision is clear: Judenrein—a land cleansed of Jews.
Reclaiming Our Story
This is the story we must tell. A compelling story. A necessary story. One that reclaims Jewish identity—not just as victims of history, but as a people with an unbreakable spirit, a moral purpose, and a future that refuses to be defined by those who seek to destroy us.
The events of October 7th are not just another chapter in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They demand a reset—an urgent correction of historical rights and a clear, honest narrative that acknowledges how we got here. The world has been sold a distorted story—one that ignores the realities of history and the rights of the Jewish people.
The Forgotten Truth: Who Are the Palestinians?
A crucial but often ignored fact is that many of the so-called “Palestinians” who today claim indigenous status in the Land of Israel are not from here at all. The Arab population of pre-state Israel grew dramatically in the early 20th century—not because they were “natives” resisting colonialism, but because they were economic migrants who arrived seeking work and prosperity, drawn by the economic boom brought by Jewish return and development.
British Mandate records confirm that tens of thousands of Arabs immigrated from neighbouring countries—Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, and Transjordan—because Jewish settlement was creating jobs, infrastructure, and a modern economy. Names like Al-Masri (the Egyptian), Al-Hourani (Syrian), and Mughrabi (North African) still exist among Palestinian families today, testifying to their origins. Yet, over time, a carefully constructed myth has erased this migration, replacing it with a false claim of uninterrupted native identity.
Jordan Is Palestine: The Unspoken Reality
Before 1967, Jordan occupied what is today called the “West Bank.” There was no demand for a Palestinian state. Jordan itself was carved out of the British Mandate of Palestine in 1922, with the vast majority of its population being Palestinian Arabs. It is, in essence, a Palestinian state already. If Palestinian self-determination is the real issue, then Jordan should be the logical solution. Yet, because the true goal of Palestinian nationalism is not statehood but the destruction of Israel, this obvious solution is ignored.
Mass Migration as a Viable Solution
The idea of Palestinian emigration as a solution to the conflict is often dismissed, yet history proves that large-scale migration is not only possible but has occurred repeatedly.
- The Syrian civil war, which began in 2011, displaced over 6.7 million Syrians, with many fleeing to neighbouring countries and beyond.
- Turkey alone hosts over 3.6 million Syrian refugees, while Lebanon and Jordan have absorbed hundreds of thousands more.
- Germany has taken in approximately 1.28 million individuals of Syrian background, demonstrating that Western nations can, and do, provide asylum for large refugee populations.
This underscores a fundamental truth: mass migration is possible when the political will exists. If millions of Syrians could find new homes in Europe and the Middle East, why is the idea of Palestinian emigration considered unthinkable?
Trump’s Proposal and the Need for a Serious Plan
President Donald Trump has proposed that neighbouring Arab countries, particularly Egypt and Jordan, take in Gazans, leveraging U.S. aid as an incentive. His argument is that Gaza is a “demolition site” after years of war and that its people would be better off resettled elsewhere. However, this suggestion has been met with firm rejection from both Egypt and Jordan, which refuse to absorb the population, fearing destabilization.
Trump’s proposal that Palestinian emigration must be a serious consideration and should not be dismissed. A well-structured, migration program, with international support, could provide a practical alternative to perpetual conflict.
Many Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are already seeking to leave due to economic hardship, corruption, and the oppressive rule of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. Instead of perpetuating endless cycles of war, the international community should explore structured emigration programs that offer those who want to leave a real future elsewhere.
A New Narrative: Correcting Historical Wrongs
October 7th was not just a terrorist attack; it was the culmination of years of historical distortion and appeasement. It is time to reset the narrative:
- The Jewish people are the indigenous people of Israel, with an unbroken historical, religious, and legal claim to the land.
- Many so-called “Palestinians” are descendants of recent migrants who came seeking opportunity.
- Jordan is already a Palestinian state and should be part of any solution.
- Mass migration has been proven possible in other conflicts, and should be considered as a viable alternative to continued war.
The world must stop rewarding lies and terror. The Jewish people must reclaim their narrative—not as colonialists, not as occupiers, but as the rightful heirs of their ancestral homeland. October 7th has made it clear: history must be corrected, the truth must be told, and serious plans for Palestinian migration must be developed—not as a punitive measure, but as a pragmatic step toward peace and stability.
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“Israel is once again at war for survival after 50 years, but then again Israel has never really been out of conflict. Since its inception as a nation in 1948 its Arab neighbours had plotted and attacked in several high-profile conflicts, such as in 1948, the Six Day War in 1967 and the Yom Kippur War in 1973. It has been under constant terrorist attacks longer than most of us have been alive. And to be honest, Israel has not always made the best decisions, but then again it is living in a state of survival.” Hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.