This is a tense time in the world and we woke this morning to the news of Israel’s attacks on the Iranian nuclear program. While I am deeply saddened that attempts to negotiate an agreement failed and while I fear for what the days ahead may bring, I support Israel’s actions in attempting to curtain Iran’s nuclear ability.

Every nation has the obligation to defend itself against those who threaten to destroy it and Israel is certainly no exception and Iran has presented a great threat to Israel. In the long term, Israel- and the world-will be a safer place if Iran is not able to manufacture nuclear weapons. But, in the short term, there is much uncertainty. I pray that the days and months to come will bring calm and safety for all in Israel, in the region and throughout the world and that we see a world in which future conflicts are settled only through diplomacy.