In a recent interview on WCMU radio in Michigan, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota offered a stark illustration of how the Democratic Party’s stance on foreign policy, particularly with respect to Israel, remains dangerously misguided, dangerous to the Middle East and dangerous for Americans. Walz’s comments provide a window into the flawed logic that underpins much of the current political discourse in the Democrat party surrounding Israel and the Middle East.

Walz began with the standard Democratic script, affirming Israel’s right to defend itself—a necessary but inadequate gesture given the gravity of the situation. However, his subsequent remarks reveal a troubling shift in focus that not only undermines the complexities of the conflict but also disregards the realities faced by Israeli citizens, and the whole freedom-loving world.

The governor stated, “We can’t allow what’s happened in Gaza to happen. The Palestinian people have every right to life and liberty themselves.” On the surface, this sentiment might seem reasonable, but it exposes a deeper issue: Walz’s failure to address the stark reality that the non-combatant population in Gaza played a role in the atrocities of October 7th, a day marked by unspeakable violence against innocent Israelis. Not only is there video footage of non-combatants taking part in the infiltration, killings and wanton violence against innocent Israelis, they also kidnapped Israelis, celebrated in the streets of Gaza as Israeli captives were paraded in the streets, and held them captive in their homes.

It’s crucial to recognize that the October 7th massacre was not a random act of terror but rather an event that saw widespread participation and support among the Gaza population, of non-combatants together with the Hamas terrorists. By glossing over this involvement, Walz’s statements inadvertently shield those who not only condoned but celebrated the bloodshed, thereby diminishing the gravity of the threat that Israel faces.

The question arises: Do the Jewish people of Israel not deserve justice for the atrocities committed against them? Is it unreasonable to expect some form of accountability from the whole of Gaza society who supported or celebrated the massacre? And, more fundamentally, what about Israel’s right to safeguard its citizens from future attacks from this genocidal population? The notion that a broad call for "Palestinian rights" can somehow balance out the horrors inflicted upon Israelis from the whole Gaza population reflects a serious, and dangerously grave, misunderstanding of the ongoing danger.

Walz’s push for a two-state solution is presented as a pathway to peace, yet it fails to grapple with the deeply ingrained animosity and violence within Gaza that enabled the October 7th atrocities. Advocates of this solution often argue that it will resolve the conflict and bring about stability. However, the reality is that such proposals frequently overlook the fact that it solves nothing, and instead rewards and perpetuates the very systems of violence and hatred within the Gaza society that led to the massacres. Instead of addressing the root causes of the conflict, a two-state solution solidifies the status quo of continued terror against innocent Israelis. The core of the conflict is a deep seated desire to murder Jews and destroy the Jewish state of Israel, which is easily followed by watching/listening to the English translations of Arabic programs by the Palestinian Authority, Hamas and their Muslim Imams. Two critical organizations to follow in order to see these videos are MEMRI.org and Palwatch.org.

This misguided approach reflects a broader trend in Democratic foreign policy that tends toward appeasement rather than dealing with the core issues of the conflict. Under a potential Harris/Walz administration, we might expect to see a continuation of this dangerous trajectory, one characterized by a lack of resolve in addressing the Islmaic jihad of Iran, Qatar and thier Sunni and Shiite Muslim terror proxies across the Middle East, that don't just threaten Israel, but that threatens global stability. Such an administration would, by its failure to adequately challenge and contain these threats, not only endanger Israeli lives but also compromise the security of freedom-loving nations worldwide.

The focus of foreign policy should not be solely on mitigating immediate threats but also on devising strategies that preempt future dangers. Addressing the Iranian “terror octopus” and its regional proxies is a critical component of this strategy. Protecting Israel from future tragedies like October 7th involves not just a defensive stance but a proactive approach to dismantling the networks of terror and influence that foster such violence, and motivate the continuous terror war by Hamas, the Palestinian Authority and Hezbollah against Israel.

Governor Walz’s comments underscore a perilous naivety about the dynamics of the Israel-Palestine conflict and the broader geopolitical landscape. The Democratic Party’s current line on foreign policy seems poised to perpetuate a cycle of appeasement that does little to address the underlying threats posed by hostile regimes and radical factions. For a foreign policy to be truly effective, it must prioritize not only the immediate defense of allies like Israel but also the broader task of countering and dismantling the forces of terror that jeopardize global peace and security.