Once again, the people of Israel find themselves mourning after a senseless act of violence.
A terrorist attack at Karkur Junction left 13 wounded, including a 17-year-old girl fighting for her life. The attacker, a Palestinian Arab who had been living illegally in Israel for years, first used his car to ram into civilians before attempting to stab others with a screwdriver. He knew he wouldn’t survive—this was a suicide mission fueled by hatred.
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Attacks like these are not random. They are the product of a dangerous ideology that seeks to instill fear and chaos. For decades, the people of Israel have endured waves of violence—from stabbings and car rammings to suicide bombings.
And yet, they refuse to be broken.
They continue to build, to raise families, to live their lives in the face of constant threats. This resilience is nothing short of remarkable.
Despite these horrors, Israel remains a beacon of democracy in a volatile region. Twenty-one percent of Israeli citizens are Arabs, living and working alongside Jewish neighbors. They are doctors, teachers and business owners. They vote. They serve in the government. The unity of daily life in Israel stands in stark contrast to the division and hatred pushed by those who seek to destroy it.
The question is often asked: How do Israelis keep going? How do they not allow hatred to consume them? The answer is simple yet profound—faith, community and an unwavering belief in the right to exist.
As we hear of yet another attack on innocent lives, let us do what we can from afar. Let us pray. Pray for the victims and their families, for healing, comfort and strength. But also pray for the nation of Israel, that it may continue to stand strong against those who seek to do it harm. May peace one day reign, but until that day, may Israel remain unshaken.
This article originally appeared on Charisma News, and is reposted with permission.
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
