The Israel vs. Hamas war is an immensely important conflict between barbaric savagery and civilization. But it is only a battle in a larger war, a war of Islamism vs. the world. Today, Israel is on the front lines fighting against a worldwide jihad.

Islamism (not Islam) is Islamic supremacism and Islamic imperialism. Islamists believe in the subjugation of all non-Muslims through conversion, death or the imposition of an apartheid second-class status known as dhimmi. Their ultimate goal is a worldwide Islamist caliphate ruled by sharia law.

Sharia law is a medieval code, a violent and totalitarian system that imposes stoning, amputation, execution and beheading for various transgressions. It advocates capital punishment for apostasy or blasphemy.

Islamist tactics include savage pre-modern atrocities such as beheading, torture, hostage-taking, slavery and attacks on civilians. The use of human shields and suicide operatives is common and justified by the common Islamist refrain that “While our enemies love life, we love death for Allah.” Striking terror in the enemy is a key element in Islamists’ battle against non-believers.