Geert Wilders Defends Israel Against Islamic Extremists in Dutch Parliament

Geert Wilders, the leader of the incoming ruling party in the Netherlands, delivered a strong and impassioned defense of Israel during a session of the Dutch Parliament on Thursday. Wilders, known for his nationalist views and staunch opposition to Islam, addressed the ongoing threats faced by Israel from various Islamic extremist groups.

“I lived in Israel for a while, a long time ago. I’ve seen it too,” Wilders stated. “Then it was still from Jordan where the terrorists entered. I also experienced what it was like when those terrorists crossed the border and how you had to take shelter in air raid shelters. And how then the army, with helicopters and magnesium bombs lightings, looked where people were, to protect their population.”

Wilders did not mince words in his assessment of groups like Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah. “It’s hatred from these kinds of Islamic groups. They deny the Jewish state’s right to exist,” he declared, emphasizing the persistent and violent opposition these groups pose to Israel.

Wilders further criticized a fellow Parliament member, accusing them of anti-Semitism. “You also denied Israel’s right to exist in that picture. And I think that this is not only anti-Semitic, but that is exactly how it should not be done,” he asserted.

Highlighting Israel's inclusive democracy, Wilders pointed out, “Israel puts the Arabs in the Knesset, in parliament. In Israel, they are full-fledged citizens, who are better off living in Israel than living in the Palestinian territories. Israel does not attack another country and has never attacked another country without first being attacked itself. Not in the Yom Kippur war and not in any war.”

Wilders condemned radical Muslims for their desire to destroy Israel and harm its citizens. He concluded with a clear message of solidarity, “And for me and my political party, it is not difficult to see with whom we stand in solidarity. Are we with the Jewish people, who are fighting for their existence, or are we with Islamic extremists, terrorist scum who want to exterminate them? And I tell you, until the very end, I support the State of Israel.”

This bold stance by Wilders is a reflection of his commitment to defending Israel and his broader political philosophy. His words resonate with many who see the need for strong leadership in the face of global threats.

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