Great speech, Mr. President! It’s time for action against terrorism.

After the horrifying massacre of over ‌a thousand Jews in Israel, including the brutal beheading of infants and ‍the burning alive of elderly women, ⁢President Joe Biden delivered a powerful speech defending Israel and condemning the despicable antisemitism ⁤of Hamas as “pure, unadulterated evil.”

We should‌ expect this ‌kind of sentiment from any⁢ leader of a civilized nation after witnessing the most heinous ​act of violence against Jews since the Holocaust. And, truthfully, it was refreshing to hear such moral ⁤clarity, ‌especially‍ in​ contrast⁣ to the degeneracy of Hamas allies and ⁢the fellow travelers that plague the American left today.

Democrats who have spent years defending figures like Rashida Tlaib or Ben Rhodes or BLM or⁤ CAIR or anyone​ else are now feigning surprise that Soviet-style “anti-Zionists” are ‍among them. These individuals are not fringe groups dressed as Nazis in front of Disney ⁢World. They are celebrated, educated, and deeply entrenched in left-wing intellectual circles, major universities, bureaucracies, Congress, and establishment publications, as well as cable news channels.

While some⁤ on the center-left have ‍spoken out, most leaders have remained silent. I’m not⁣ advocating​ for censorship, but if you’re too afraid ⁤to condemn these‍ people now, when will​ you?

So, Biden’s ⁢speech was commendable. But what actions will Democrats take? It is likely‌ that the United States is providing Israel with intelligence assistance. We may demonstrate military strength. Hopefully, we will offer diplomatic support instead of engaging in the Obama-era maneuvers that treated⁢ the ⁤Jewish State as a mere acquaintance. All of that is ‌also appreciated.

However, when will the administration⁤ revoke the $6​ billion waiver it granted to the Iranian mullahs,⁤ who have spent decades murdering and kidnapping American citizens, while fueling wars ‍against our Middle Eastern allies? It is inconceivable that Hamas could carry out an attack of this magnitude without the logistical and financial support of Iran. The⁣ Biden administration has allowed approximately $40 billion in waivers to ⁤flow to Iran in recent years, not just six. Some of this may have ​been to maintain global supplies and domestic prices ⁤(although we could certainly drill here instead). Sanctions exist to pressure regimes into ​adopting normal behavior. Will this change, or will Biden continue the pernicious​ Obama-style appeasement of ⁢the terrorist regime?

What will ‌Biden⁢ do about Qatar, where Hamas leaders are free to celebrate ‌the murder of Jews and Americans while ‍enjoying luxurious hotel rooms in Doha? ⁣The Department of Justice has designated Hamas as a terrorist organization. Qatar is ‍supposedly‍ an ally. There is no reason why we should not be able to extradite the masterminds behind⁢ violence ‍against American citizens.

What is Joe Biden doing about ​the hundreds of millions of U.S. tax dollars that continue to be sent to Palestinian governments every year as direct aid⁣ and through the United Nations? Are we funding groups that divert funds ‍to carry out terror attacks and provide stipends to the families of those who murder Jewish civilians? Should we be supporting‌ regimes that promote and perpetuate hatred and violence (across generations)?

Just a few months ago, Fatah was in discussions to form a unity government with Hamas, the same organization that executed 260 young people at a music festival. (Although, to be fair, Hamas would probably receive majority support from the Congressional Progressive Caucus or⁤ the Harvard student‍ body as well.) Elections⁢ have not been held in the “West Bank” ​for⁤ over a decade because ‌Hamas or‌ similarly extremist‍ parties would likely win. The ​only group⁤ that can make Fatah appear‍ moderate is ⁢Hamas. Does this sound like a ‍place deserving of U.S. aid,​ moral support, or​ even statehood?

The president has⁣ expressed all the right sentiments, and we appreciate that.‌ However, his administration has ⁤yet⁤ to take many of the necessary ⁢actions.