The peace of the old world has been shattered by a rising tide of malice that should haunt every person of conscience. In Antwerp and Brussels, the heavy tread of military boots now echoes outside Jewish schools and synagogues. This is not the result of a sudden policy failure, but a deep moral rot that has allowed a shadowy group calling itself Harakat Ashab al-Yamin to target the innocent. In London, ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set ablaze, and in Amsterdam, the sound of explosions has replaced the laughter of schoolchildren. These are not merely political acts; they are assaults on the very foundation of religious freedom and civic decency.

We are witnessing the terrifying fruit of a conflict that has spilled far beyond the borders of the Middle East. As the war with the Iranian regime intensifies, the spirit of hatred has found a home in the streets of Europe. Authorities have already arrested minors linked to these arson attacks, proving that the poison of radicalism is being fed to a new generation. We must ask ourselves what kind of civilization requires armed soldiers to protect children while they study their faith. The answer is one that has lost its way.

Our leaders must do more than deploy troops; they must restore the moral order that makes such violence unthinkable. We cannot tolerate a society where religious institutions are treated as battlefields. The protection of our Jewish neighbors is a duty that falls on every citizen. If we allow the 'Jerusalem of the North' to fall into fear, we surrender the values that define us as a people. Order must be restored, not just on the streets, but in the hearts of those who have forgotten the sanctity of the neighbor.