Today we remember the fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terror who gave their lives so the Jewish people could live free in their ancestral homeland. As Charlie Kirk said, if the IDF laid down their arms for even ten days, Israel would be gone and Jews would be annihilated. Yet if every surrounding Arab army did the same, there would be peace in the Middle East. That alone shows which side fights for life and which fights for death. These young patriots served with courage and unbelievable self-restraint. They defended the nation of Israel in the Land of Israel while facing constant provocation, hatred, and a world quick to judge. They fought with courage and compassion. They warned civilians before strikes. They saved the lives of Muslim children. They operated with a moral standard their enemies never even try to match. They received no credit for their efforts to protect the innocent. Only condemnation. Yet they continue to stand as the thin line between civilization and islamic barbarism. On this solemn day, we honor their sacrifice. We remember their names, their faces, and their unbreakable love for the Jewish state. Their fight was just. Their memory is a blessing. We must never forget why they fell — and why the IDF must remain strong. Am Yisrael Chai—Long Live the Nation of Israel.
