To those in the West who have never lived under a terrorist regime and to those who lack the courage to confront authoritarianism: you who speak perfect English while educating us about our experiences in the Middle East, trying to convince democracies to negotiate with the very leaders of the organizations that threaten our lives—I say this: They are the Negotiators of Terror, and their only diplomacy is hostage-taking diplomacy. We should not mourn when terrorists are consumed by the fire they ignited. Did you mourn the killing of Osama bin Laden by U.S. forces in 2011? No! Many celebrated it as a significant victory against terrorism, a symbol of justice for the victims of the 9/11 attacks. The deaths of ISIS leaders, like Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, underscore how the downfall of key figures can destabilize terrorist organizations and enhance global security. And what of the killings of Qassem Soleimani and Ismail Haniyeh? Yes, millions in the Middle East celebrated their deaths, knowing that finally, these killers reaped what they had sown. It is time we recognize the reality: when terrorists fall, it is not a tragedy; it is a triumph.
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