'Judea & Samaria Can Become Gaza' - How to Prevent the Spread of Islamic Terror

Sovereignty and Survival in Judea and Samaria

The future of Judea and Samaria is not just an Israeli issue but a global one, with direct implications for Jewish security worldwide. Without firm Israeli sovereignty, Areas A and B could mirror Gaza’s collapse into extremism. The time is now for decisive leadership to safeguard Israel’s borders while addressing the rise of anti-Semitism and Islamist influence abroad.

Securing Israel’s Future, Protecting the Jewish People

The debate over Judea and Samaria has never been about geography alone. It is about full Israeli sovereignty,  security, and the survival of the Jewish people in both Israel and the diaspora.

Knesset member and Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli warns that without decisive action, Areas A and B could follow Gaza’s path, becoming havens for Islamist terror.

His message is clear: security must remain in Israel’s hands, even where local autonomy exists, or the consequences could destabilize not only the region but the Jewish world at large.

Sovereignty and Security in Judea and Samaria

Strategic areas such as the Jordan Valley, Susya, and the Judea Desert are not optional buffers but essential lines of defense. Chikli argues that only full Israeli sovereignty can prevent Islamist influence from taking root.

The risk, he echoes from President Trump’s own warnings, is that indecision would allow extremist enclaves to emerge—turning Areas A and B into staging grounds for violence rather than spaces for shared prosperity.

The Global Threat of Anti-Semitism and Islamist Influence

The challenge is not confined to Israel’s borders. Across the West, Jewish communities face increasing threats from both rising anti-Semitism and the spread of Islamist ideology. Chikli points to troubling trends in the UK and U.S., where some activists openly call for Muslim-majority zones governed by Sharia law.

Such developments not only threaten Jewish communities but also erode the foundations of democratic civil society. Strong, uncompromising definitions of anti-Semitism, he argues, are a first line of defense.

Leadership and Lessons from the Trump Era

In a conversation with Ambassador David Friedman on the One Jewish State podcast, Amichai Chikli credited the Trump administration with taking concrete steps against Islamist extremism and strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance. He warns that without similar resolve, America could mirror Europe’s trajectory, leaving its 5 million-strong Jewish population increasingly vulnerable.

A Call for Vigilance

Israel’s future rests on clarity of vision and the courage to act decisively. Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, a strong stand against anti-Semitism, and vigilance against Islamist extremism are not separate battles. They are interconnected fronts in the defense of Jewish survival. Chikli’s warning is stark: delay or weakness risks repeating the mistakes of Gaza. Security, sovereignty, and strength remain the only path forward.