Joe Biden is full of “don’ts” these days. Yet, every single time he is choosing…poorly.

2022 Biden to Putin – "Don't. Don't. Don't."

2023 Biden to Iran – "Don't. Don't. Don't. Don't." pic.twitter.com/maYllKwOtw

— MAZE (@mazemoore) April 13, 2024

It’s quite obvious that no one is truly listening to Joe Biden. Iran’s plans for their latest attack on Israel were well under way. They weren’t going to change their plans just because Grandpa Joe said “don’t.” 

And they didn’t. Nearly 400 drones and missiles were launched at Israel late last night. While the U.S. is attempting to take full credit for helping shoot down all those drones and missiles, it was a combined effort involving the U.S., Jordan, UK, and most definitely Israel’s military might and the Iron Dome. 

I have to wonder if the Muslim world will truly realize that a signifiant number of those drones and missiles were directed at The Temple Mount?

Here’s Israel defending the third holiest site in Islam, the Al-Aqsa Mosque (and the most holy site in Judaism, the Temple Mount) from Iranian missiles!

The Islamic Republic regime is a threat to ALL. pic.twitter.com/IydwuFHdxs

— Michael Dickson (@michaeldickson) April 14, 2024

Yes, that’s the third holiest site in the Muslim world. You have to wonder why Iran was poking THAT particular bear last night. 

Iran is trying to attack Temple Mount where the Holy of Holies is….and Israel is protecting it.

Pray for the peace of Israel. https://t.co/3CsaJcwOcq

— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) April 14, 2024

That said, this story broke late last evening as the attack was underway. 

President Biden told Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a call on Saturday that the U.S. won’t support any Israeli counterattack against Iran, a senior White House official told Axios.

Joe really likes saying “don’t.” In this case, he’s telling Israel that, if they defend themselves, or go directly against Iran or Iranian assets such as Hamas, Hezbollah, or the Houthi’s, the implication is that Israel is on its own. 

You see, because there wasn’t any damage nor was anyone in Israel killed, this was a win for Israel and Iran lost. Yes, really. 

“This was an incredible success, really proving Israel’s military superiority and just as critically, their diplomatic superiority, that they have friends in the region, that they have around the world that are willing to help them,” Kirby told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union.”

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asked his Israeli counterpart, Minister Yoav Gallant, to notify the US ahead of any potential response to the Iranian attack, according to another US official.

Iran may have lost this round, but did they really? How many more weaponized drones and ballistic missiles do they have up their sleeve? How about their efforts to keep Hamas, Houthis, and Hezbollah trained and armed for attacks against Israel? What about the Iranian proxies hiding out in Iraq right now? 

Joe Biden has a strategy of “Don’t.” That’s a strategy Israel and the rest of the world cannot afford. Especially since, as I was reminded reading Neo this morning, Iran DOES have a strategy. And they implemented part of that strategy on October 7th. 

The evidence, described by more than a dozen current and former intelligence and security officials from four Western and Middle Eastern countries, reveals an intention by Hamas planners to strike a blow of historic proportions, in the expectation that the group’s actions would compel an overwhelming Israeli response. … After breaching the Israeli border in some 30 places, Hamas militants staged a mass slaughter of soldiers and civilians in at least 22 Israeli villages, towns and military outposts and then drew Israeli defenders into gun battles that continued for more than a day.

Looking back at that article, it’s evident that Iran wants and demands a response. And, as you read further, what is happening in Gaza in terms of the “suffering and starving” is all part of Iran’s plan. Yet, once again, we have Joe Biden telling us “don’t” is the command of the day. 

I don’t agree with John Bolton on a lot these days, but he is spot on here. Joe is an embarrassment and he wouldn’t know good strategy if it walked up and slapped him in the face with an ice cream cone! 

Instead Joe is, if he’s awake this morning, talking to world leaders about crafting a “diplomatic” response to Iran’s aggression. 

Want to bet some of the response will be another note of sympathy for the Iranian general whom Israel obliterated in Syria? Exactly who was that guy? OH. 

Israel killed Mohammed Reza Zahedi, and 5 IRGC commanders in a building used by Quds Force terrorists near Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1. It was not in Syria’s “embassy” as some erroneously have reported. Who was he?

> Zahedi helped plan and execute October 7 massacre that killed 1200 people including 30 Americans (!) 240 people, including Americans, were kidnapped on that day. Let that sink in.

> Zahedi helped arm Hezbollah with 175,000 missiles and rockets.

>Zahedi was one of most deadly IRGC terrorists after Suleimani.

Joe and the State Department weren’t pleased with Israel when they blew Zahedi all to hell. It’s another one of those “don’t” things. Instead, let’s just all play nice in the sandbox. Can’t we all get along pretty please? 

White House's John Kirby praises the "extraordinary success" of Israel's defense against a massive drone and missile attack unleashed by Iran but says that the U.S. does not want to see further escalation or a broadening battle in the Middle East. https://t.co/NN10Z5Ff2w pic.twitter.com/QlwFXMMfCE

— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) April 14, 2024

So embarrassing isn’t it?

After Trump approved taking out Soleimani, Biden hurried to give his "Trump is going to start a war with Iran!" speech.

It would be funny if it weren't so tragic. pic.twitter.com/nRoJfwtGqt

— MAZE (@mazemoore) April 13, 2024

Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) nails it here. 

“We need to stand with Israel. It’s very clear. We’re not at war with Hamas, or Hezbollah or Yemen. Those are all surrogates for Iran. Those are…they’re prostitutes, the pimp is Iran. Israel is at war with Iran. Iran hates Americans. Iran hates Jews, Iran wants to kill Americans and Jews. And if we turn the other cheek to them, we’re going to get it in the neck,” Kennedy said during an interview on “Fox News Sunday.”

~Snip

“Let me say it again, more sheep is not going to solve the wolf problem. My advice to the president today — for what it’s worth — Mr. President, don’t stop it. Support Israel. With respect, go to Amazon and buy a spine online. Peace through weakness never works, not with these hard armed men,” Kennedy said.

Joe Biden’s strategy of “Don’t” is putting the world in danger. Anyone who listens to him is equally culpable.

Feature Photo Credit: Israel Flag flying with Temple Mount in background via iStock, cropped and modified