An exclusive chat with Fox News Digital on November 17, retired Army Special Forces Lt. Col. Yinon Weiss, boasting 23 years of service, emphasized the need for the Biden administration to be ready to deploy military support to Israel.
Weiss, a seasoned veteran closely tied to the Israeli military, likened the October 7 attacks to a pivotal moment for Israel, drawing parallels to events like Pearl Harbor or 9/11. According to him, the scale of the attacks, when viewed per capita, surpasses these historical incidents.
During the interview, Weiss pointed out a significant disparity in perspectives between Israel and the West. He underscored that the West’s lack of experience in unequivocally winning a war since 1945 contributes to this divide.
Comparing it to World War II, Weiss highlighted the difference in approach, stating that the West engages in wars for specific objectives but not to annihilate an enemy entirely.
Weiss argued that the conflict between Israel and Hamas constitutes a full-on war, insisting that nothing short of complete victory is acceptable. While advocating for U.S. political support for Israel, he suggested that the nation should be allowed to fight its own war without being constrained by U.S. views tied to aid.
Expressing sympathy for the argument prioritizing U.S. security, Weiss stressed the importance of the U.S. staunchly defending Israel’s right to self-defense as casualties mount in Gaza.
He called for support for Israel to finish the job it needs to do, particularly as calls for a cease-fire emerge from other countries and American lawmakers.
As a descendant of Holocaust victims, Weiss provided historical context to the rise in antisemitic rhetoric, especially on elite college campuses. He voiced concern over demonstrations involving calls for violence against Jews and criticized institutions like Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania for allowing such activities.
Weiss concluded by emphasizing the urgency of Israel destroying the enemy to deter any groups from thinking they can replicate the October 7 attacks. He declared, “Never again is now,” stressing the need for resolute action to prevent a recurrence of such events.
