What Does Being Pro-Israel Mean for Someone Who Is Not Jewish?

I am neither a Jew nor an Arab. I have no emotional connection to either side. In other words, I have no vested interest in who wins. I care only about the facts of the matter. And to any unbiased observer, the facts are these:

On October 7, Hamas militants from Gaza launched a premeditated attack on Israel, resulting in the murder of approximately 1200 civilians, mostly children, and taking hostages. Many have since been confirmed to have met barbaric fates, with some being raped before being murdered. These horrific acts compelled Israel to respond in self-defense.

The situation is crystal clear. You can disagree, but let me know that you’re the kind of person I’m glad I don’t know. Anyone with morals would condemn the atrocities committed by Hamas.

What is disheartening is the silence from women's organizations, which should support women wherever they are. Despite the gang rapes and the killing of innocent women, no condemnation was issued. Similarly, human rights organizations such as Amnesty said nothing about burning people alive or kidnapping children. Organizations that advocate for women's rights seem to support those who oppress women, and LGBTQ organizations seem to support those who persecute LGBTQ individuals. These contradictions are beyond words.

I was an active member and donated extensively to these organizations, but they will not see me or my money there again. Hamas tortured, killed, and held my compatriots as hostages, even knowing they were not Israeli. Allegedly, Hamas terrorists spoke Thai to lure Thai workers, only to kill them. I feel disgusted every time I hear Hamas supporters claim that Hamas exercises legitimate self-defense. What kind of self-defense is it to kill Thai workers who had nothing to do with the conflict?

I’m not Jewish. I’m not even Abrahamic; I’m Hindu. I have no stake whatsoever in who controls the holy land. Jews, Christians, Muslims, and others—their squabble is not mine. That land is no more significant to me than any other random spot on Earth. In fact, it might have been better for the world if every brick of Jerusalem and other contentious places had been dismantled long ago, even though I do not support such actions.

I support Israel not for religious or cultural reasons, but because of my concern for the well-being of living beings. There are seven million Jews in Israel, and they deserve a country of their own, their ancient homeland, a place where they can be safe and where they are the self-determining majority. In a world where so many seem bent on oppressing or outright killing them, Israel is their safe haven.

I see that Israel is under brutal attack, and they must defend themselves. Of course, anyone would and should, and they are doing so with overwhelmingly greater humanitarian restraint than any other country in the Middle East. In fact, I am not sure if any other country would have shown such restraint under similar circumstances. I also support the innocent Palestinian people, and Israel and Palestine share their greatest threat in common: Hamas. Hamas, not Israel, is the guilty killer of Palestinians and the yoke of oppression around their necks. As I see it, a better future for Israelis and Palestinians share one absolutely necessary requirement in common: the total destruction of Hamas.