When you think about recent events in the Middle East, it’s easier to understand what’s happening in Minnesota.

There are significant parallels between the tactics of Hamas and pro-illegal immigrant agitators. Start with this. Both have no realistic way to achieve their objective through conventional means.

Despite the brutality of the Oct. 7 massacre, Hamas couldn’t defeat Israel militarily. That’s the reason it had to rely on a surprise attack. In response, Israel decimated Hamas’ leadership.

President Donald Trump ran on deporting illegal immigrants, and voters gave him a resounding victory in 2024. Unlike most politicians, Trump is actually keeping his promises. Thanks to the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” there’s plenty of funding to deport illegal immigrants, too.

The proper way to counter this would be for pro-illegal immigrant activists to win an election or two. Then, they could change the law. But the Left’s commitment to democracy fades when its opponents are in power.

Outmatched in bullets and ballots, both........

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