I am happy to report that the “Free Palestine,” “Hate the Jews” movement just took a big loss.
On Sunday, a collection of anti-Israel groups held a protest calling for a boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in my hometown of Philadelphia. They rode bikes through downtown Philly, waving Palestinian flags and shouting anti-Israel slogans in front of Jewish establishments.
It was an attempted show of force, meant to intimidate Jews… in the year 2026… in America. If you’re thinking this sounds more like something out of Nazi Germany, consider the timing. The protest was held just one day before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, the infamous 1938 pogrom that saw Nazi thugs rampage through the streets and attack Jewish-owned businesses in Germany and Austria.
The organizers of this Philly hate fest were well aware of the message they were sending, just like the Nazis on Kristallnacht: “Jews are not welcome.”
But a funny thing happened on the way to the Philly pogrom… Counter-protesters showed up.
Over a thousand waved American and Israeli flags and lined up in droves to support the Jewish-owned businesses against the “Free Palestine” mob.
In the end, the boycott was a complete dud.
The counter-protesters far outnumbered the various socialists, communists, and anti-Semites. They sent a message of their own, and they did so peacefully. This should be the model going forward.
Folks, there are still far more of us—patriotic, God-fearing, common-sense Americans—than there are of them. But their influence is growing. Look no further than Congress, where dozens of people affiliated with the Democratic Socialist of America, which backed the Philly boycott, will be sworn into office come January.
I believe that God is looking for a few good men and women to shine a light in the darkness. We saw that on Sunday in Philly, and we need much more of it if we want to avoid the fate of other Western nations like France.
