Sabine Sterk
CEO of Time to Stand Up for Israel

The Recipe to End the War

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The Recipe to End the War,  But You Won’t Like It!

This could’ve been the shortest blog in history.
Just one line, really:

Return the hostages, lay down your weapons, and commit to peace.

There you have it. That’s the whole recipe to end the war.
But of course, as always, it’s a bit more complex.
Not rocket science, no. Just logical thinking and activate your moral compass, your internal sense or guide that helps you distinguish between right and wrong. It’s like an inner GPS for ethics and values,  it influences your decisions, behavior, and judgments.

But let’s rewind:
Since Israel’s unilateral withdrawal from Gaza,  that’s right, Israel pulled out completely, what was the thank-you card that followed? Over 30,000 rockets fired into Israeli towns, cities, schools, hospitals.
Nice move, right?

Now imagine there was no Iron Dome.
No billions spent on keeping Israel’s children safe.
Israel could have been flattened. But it wasn’t, why not?  Because Israel invested in life.
Meanwhile, the “Palestinians”?
They invested in death.

Yes, all the chaos, all the carnage in Gaza is born straight out of a culture that glorifies martyrdom and rejects coexistence. The world poured in millions in foreign aid — not to build homes, hospitals, or bomb shelters.
Nope. That money went straight into rockets, terror tunnels, and “martyr salaries.”
Because why save lives when you can sacrifice them for PR?

So, now Israel had enough and retaliated. Do not start to whine and play the victim.

Before October 7, 2023, the UNRWA was busy running hate factories called “schools.”
Kids were fed a steady diet of Mein Kampf, antisemitic indoctrination, and field trips to summer camps where “Al Aqsa is ours” was the rallying cry.
They weren’t learning math. They were learning how to die for a lie.

So, now Israel had enough and retaliated. Do not start to whine and play the victim.

And all that money again,  let’s not forget.
It didn’t go toward medical clinics or rebuilding neighborhoods.
It went to the infamous “pay-for-slay” system , which means rewarding terrorists and their families.
It went into tunnels, not for protection but for weapons smuggling, hostage torture, and strategic attacks.
Humanitarian aid? Please. The only “humanitarian” thing happening was the use of humans as shields.

So, now Israel had enough and retaliated. Do not start to whine and play the victim.

Then comes Pallywood:  the world’s most effective propaganda machine.
Cue the fake blood, the recycled “child casualties,” the dramatic sobbing.
Cue the Western media, lapping it all up like loyal pets.
Israelis? Turned into monsters.
Hamas? Brave freedom fighters.
Moral inversion, anyone?

So, now Israel had enough and retaliated. Do not start to whine and play the victim.

Let’s go back to the actual recipe to end the war,  and no, it doesn’t involve more EU statements or UN condemnations.

Here it is again:
Stop producing weapons.
De-arm.
Teach your children life, not hate.
Dismantle UNRWA.
Destroy the tunnels.
And most of all:
Return the hostages, lay down your weapons, and commit to peace.
That is the only recipe to end the war — and it works.
But only if the “Palestinians” actually want peace.
Spoiler: they don’t, never wanted and not yet.

About the Author
CEO of Time to Stand Up for Israel, a nonprofit organization with a powerful mission: to support Israel and amplify its voice around the world. With over 200,000 followers across various social media platforms, our community is united by a shared love for Israel and a deep commitment to her future. My journey as an advocate for Israel began early. When I was 11 years old, my father was deployed to the Middle East through his work with UNTSO. I had the unique experience of living in both Syria and Israel, and from a young age, I witnessed firsthand the contrast in cultures and realities. That experience shaped me profoundly. Returning to the Netherlands, I quickly became aware of the growing wave of anti-Israel sentiment — and I knew I had to speak out. Ever since, I’ve been a fierce and unapologetic supporter of Israel. I’m not religious, but my belief is clear and unwavering: Israel has the right to exist, and Israel has the duty to defend herself. My passion is rooted in truth, love, and justice. I’m a true Zionist at heart. From my first breath to my last, I will stand up for Israel.
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