The Jewish people in the Middle East and North Africa have faced a tragic decline. Once-thriving communities are now almost gone. Yemen’s Jewish population has collapsed from 55,000 to just one man imprisoned by Houthi rebels. This heartbreaking story repeats across the region.
From Morocco to Egypt, Syria, and Iraq, Jewish communities have been systematically erased. In Iraq, a community of 150,000 has vanished entirely. Iran’s Jews live under constant threat. Egypt’s ancient Jewish presence is down to a handful. This is ethnic cleansing, plain and simple.
Levi Marhabi, Yemen’s last Jew, rots in a Houthi prison for helping fellow Jews escape. His suffering shows the brutal reality facing Jews under radical regimes. The Houthis flaunt their hatred while the world stays silent. This injustice must be condemned by all freedom-loving people.
Israel stands as the only safe haven in the region with 7.2 million Jews. Jewish births there surged 73% since 1995, while Arab births rose only 18%. This growth defies those who predicted Israel’s decline. The Jewish state’s success is a beacon of hope against oppression.
The ethnic cleansing of Middle Eastern Jews is a direct result of extremist ideologies. Groups like the Houthis and regimes in Iran openly celebrate driving Jews out. Their actions expose the lie of “tolerance” in these nations. This persecution continues unchecked by global institutions.
Western liberals ignore this tragedy while obsessing over other causes. Their silence enables Jew-hatred to spread. They lecture Israel about rights but ignore real persecution. This double standard betrays core values of freedom and justice.
Conservatives must lead in defending Jewish communities worldwide. We reject the lies blaming Israel for regional conflicts. The truth is clear: without Israel, Jews in the Middle East would face annihilation. Supporting Israel is supporting survival against genocidal forces.
The near-extinction of Jews across the Arab world is a moral failure. Freedom-loving people must stand against this ethnic cleansing. Israel’s strength remains the last line of defense for a people hunted for millennia.
