A Ceasefire with Iran Is Just “Duck and Cover” for Adults

As Useful as Hiding Under a Desk During a Nuclear Strike

We are going to speak today about what I believe to be a monumental mistake:

The ceasefire with Iran.

So, without further ado, shall we begin?
Yes. We shall! Prepare yourselves for a semi-book ;)

“Duck and Cover”

Some of you might actually remember Duck and Cover as part of your childhood soundtrack… But for my semi-young readers, allow me to introduce you to Bert the Turtle, the star of the Civil Defense film titled - yes, you guessed it - Duck and Cover.

Here’s the link to the film I’m about to cover… no ducking this time 😉

Duck and Cover: Bert the Turtle

This short film, naive in nature, was a central part of a 1951 American "awareness campaign" (though it made its first public appearance in early 1952). It was viewed by millions of schoolchildren throughout the 1950s.

Awareness for what, you ask? A fair question, my younger readers. Let me give you a hint... for dramatic purposes:

“The first-graders… learned to spell ‘atom’ and ‘bomb’ before they learned ‘mother’”
—Elise E. Beiler, Indian Springs School, Nevada (1952)

Yes, you in the back guessed it right. Awareness for what? A nuclear bomb heading your way, darlings.

Now, I am giving you credit, dear readers, so I will not take you through a full history lesson on the Cold War. I will just mention that this charming little film was released in the early 1950s, as I already said, shortly after the Soviet Union began conducting its own nuclear tests. That marked the beginning of what became a long and terrifying global nuclear race.

So, what were we supposed to do, dear children, if an atomic bomb was heading our way? Be alert. Stay calm. And protect ourselves.

“Duck! And cover! He did what we all must learn to do! You. And you. And you. And you!”

No, that is not a parody. That is the actual instruction manual from the film... the officially recommended survival strategy. Go watch it. In the version linked here, you’ll even see adults, not just schoolchildren, ducking and covering. In other words, buying into advice that, frankly, feels like an insult to their intelligence…

Duck & Cover Everyone!
Yeah, I know the people in the film are actors. But do you really think those who watched it, hearing that authoritative voice telling them to hide under their desks in the face of an atomic bomb, just thought to themselves, “Well, this is ridiculous, we’ll all be toast anyway”? Maybe a few did, but probably not many.
But you tell me. I wasn’t even born back then...

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly what the ceasefire with Iran really is.
The modern version of Duck and Cover.

The same absurdity, and the same zero chance of surviving a hot war, far from cold, with the very thing we all hoped to prevent: a nuclear Iran.

So, the real question is this:

If a nuclear bomb were heading our way from Iran, would hiding under a table really help? Or, perhaps more urgently, before that worst-case scenario arrives at the doorstep of the free world, will the West simply duck and cover?

I’m not about to dive into a full breakdown of the threat the Islamic Republic of Iran poses to the free world. And no, it is not “just” Israel. You can see it happening right now, in action, not just in words… Iran is playing power games with one of the world’s most vital trade routes, the Strait of Hormuz. The so-called "Supreme Leader", or as I prefer to call him, the Jihadi Evil Jizz Leader, just needs to give the final stamp of approval and boom, roughly 20 percent of global oil and gas flow gets blocked. All of it hanging on the mood of one twisted Ayatollah who seeks world domination under Sharia law. How comforting. Who needs oil anyway, right?

Now this evil Iranian regime claims, “We want a nuclear weapon for peace purposes.”
Right. Just like Nazi Germany took Czechoslovakia in the name of peace.
“We want peace. And also, to kill all Jews and press delete on Western civilization. You know, for peace…”

Iran does not hide its intent. It openly threatens to erase Israel, America, and the entire Western world from the map. And before this war began, they were dangerously close to having the means to do it.

How do I know they would launch it? Because they have said so, time and again. And unlike the naive West, I believe them. If they could, they would. Simple as that.

I strongly recommend taking a moment to read my last two posts on Iran, both written during this twelve-day war. Though to be honest, it feels more like two decades of war that began with the Iranian revolution and never really stopped...

Their terror record could rival the Scrolls of Esther. Unless you’ve got a death wish, the threat should be crystal clear by now. Wouldn’t you agree?

Therefore, I am not going to repeat everything I wrote in those posts… I will allow myself a small pat on the back for the relevance and depth they provide, and I encourage you to give them a visit. You will find both attached as footnotes at the end of this piece¹². The same goes for my other posts. I cannot attach them all here, but they are available and free, and you are more than welcome to check them out 😊

So, with your permission, I will skip the recap and speak as though you are already caught up…

Stay Covered Until the Danger Is Over” but Is It Really Over and Will That Cover Save Us If It Is Not?

While cowards like Macron, hostages to their own jihadist Islamist immigrant populations who they so desperately need to get re-elected, choose to Duck and Cover in the face of a clear existential threat, Israel stood tall!
Israel went to war to prevent it. With courage!
To stop the Ayatollah version of Pinky and the Brain from literally taking over the world. Not as a slogan, but as operationally as it gets.

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We took the hit. We took the heat.
And we paid the price in blood and tears for a decision that ultimately protects the entire free world from turning into radioactive ashes.

Ballistic Iranian missiles were launched deliberately and relentlessly at Israel’s most densely populated areas, aiming to kill as many Jewish children as possible. Tragically, the evil succeeded and many Iranian missiles were not intercepted. As a result, so many Israelis died. Homes were shattered. Families destroyed.

And those who survived the Iranian missiles?
Many were left with destroyed homes, deep trauma, PTSD, children wetting their beds, panic attacks, financial collapse, severe sleep deprivation, and other terrible “gifts.”
All of it packaged inside an Iranian missile with a shiny bow.

I’m in Israel. I lived through it.
I can tell you firsthand: the grief is both national and personal.

An Iranian missile directly struck a major Israeli city, killing numerous civilians.

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All This Just to Stop That Iranian Gun from Pointing at Our Heads and Yours Too

Still, Israelis are resilient.
With that spirit in the cockpit, our air force cleared the skies.
Covert operations by the Mossad - the world’s top intelligence agency - on Iranian soil, along with additional secret Israeli missions over the years by land, air, sea, and even space, exceeded anything the imagination can conjure; These helped pave the way not only for our combat Zionist aircraft… but also for what was meant to be a knockout blow: advanced American B-2 stealth bombers striking Iranian nuclear sites, motivated not just by alliance, but by America’s own vital interest... Iran must not obtain atomic bombs. And so, they did, and we’re all very happy about this smart move, led by our brave, dear friend, President Trump.

Yes, it was most certainly extremely powerful.
But a knockout that brought them to surrender?
Despite all the promises, it never came...

If you know who came up with this hilarious meme, please let me know so I can give them proper credit.

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Call It What It Is. An Unfinished Job Wrapped in Diplomatic Fluff… “A Ceasefire”

Let me quickly remind you of a critical fact:

President Trump demanded nothing less than complete surrender from the evil Iranian regime.

Now, I may not be a native English speaker, but is “complete surrender” somehow a synonym for “ceasefire”? 🤔 Native or not, anyone with basic comprehension can tell you the answer is NO.

A ceasefire means a truce.
It means a pause.
It means, “Let’s get screwed to the bone by a nuclear Iran in four years or less,” when the president is no longer our great friend President Trump, but someone like Barack Hussein Obama, who negotiated a deal that practically guaranteed Iran’s nuclear near-future...
He knew full well at the time that Iran is rich in oil, has no civil need for nuclear energy, and faces no internal or external threat that could justify such ambitions. But sure, go ahead and hand weapons of mass destruction to the same mullahs who marry nine-year-old girls, and call it a “deal”. [Quick FYI: one of Muhammad’s wives, Aisha, was a 9-year-old girl. The prophet was 53. That’s a historical fact. Just thought you should know...]

Or worse, we might all end up with someone like “crazy eyes” Kamala Harris, who can barely string together a coherent sentence without cackling like a background character in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. A woman so out of her depth, she would be easily manipulated by Obama, with her husband, serving as the administration’s convenient Jewish fig leaf for today’s polite, polished, diplomatic antisemitism. But more than anything, let’s be honest:

A ceasefire means appeasement.
A delay of the verdict under worse conditions.
A modern-day Duck and Cover move.

If you know who came up with this meme, please let me know so I can give them proper credit.

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Now, if we were debating, you’d probably make a smart argument along these lines:

“Hey there, missy, Israel wiped the floor with these pedophilic Ayatollahs. The US sealed the deal with a B-2 strike on their primary uranium enrichment facilities. And as we speak, during this so-called ceasefire, Israeli combat jets are flying over Tehran, carrying out low-key yet critical missions, like uniting a few more uranium scientists with a 72-year-old virgin. All of it executed under full air dominance, which Israel achieved in no time.

Moreover, Israel humiliated those polygamous, misogynistic mullahs. Their notorious leader hasn’t left his bunker since... hiding like a scared little rat. Panicking, the Iranian regime’s propaganda channels are churning out lies around the clock, blocking every media platform except their own to fabricate a fantasy of a victorious war against the West and an idealized image of the regime. Why? So, the Iranian people won’t realize just how weak and fragile it has become... almost overnight; Meanwhile, Khamenei’s nuclear scientists, top terrorist commanders, key accomplices, and BFFs are dropping like flies under Israel’s artistically precise strikes and targeted assassinations, all based on quality intelligence beyond anything imagined, even in their wildest fantasies.

The Middle East is watching. Israel’s stock has skyrocketed to another galaxy when it comes to deterrence and respect. And in this region, that is power. Only the strong survive.

“Israel is the Silicon Valley of the Middle East!” I’ve seen Arab channels say it outright. And this extends far beyond the region. Israel has shown the world that even the sky is not the limit when it comes to its multidimensional, force-multiplier technology and the brilliance of its people. When it comes to size, Israel is the exception. Tiny as it is - roughly the size of New Jersey - Israel is the man. And of course, the woman!

While they stone women for showing a strand of hair, Israeli women are flying combat aircrafts that bomb those very oppressors!

So… what more do you want, Israel? You nailed it. Don’t you want peace and quiet now?

All very true. Your words are pure wisdom, and I agree with every single letter of your argument. In fact, I will raise you one: while some Muslim states publicly condemn Israel, behind closed doors, they are celebrating our brave operation in Iran and admiring us for it. They were threatened too... a few atomic warheads were meant for them as well. Saudi Arabia, for instance, is thrilled we took care of business. I get messages from friends there, in Bahrain, and in the UAE, texting me, “Good job, Israel. Finish this regime!”

And yes, I know I speak for everyone here in Israel when I say: we want peace and quiet. That’s all we want. But it comes at a heavy price. I wish we weren’t surrounded by 7th century barbarians who treat murdering Jews as a full-time job. I wish we could enjoy peace for free... but unfortunately, we can’t.

And when I oppose a ceasefire, it’s not from an exotic beach with a cocktail in my hand. I’m here. In Israel. I want my life back. I suffer directly from Iranian missiles. But I’d rather suffer now than suffer worse later, when this infected zit fills back up with atomic pus. Excuse my French.

This Is Not the Surrender We Were Promised. Not Yet.

Look, I get it. A lot happens behind the scenes that I am not privy to. And I know the screens feeding us “reality” are often carefully crafted illusions designed to serve an agenda.

But let’s be real. This isn’t strength. Holding Israel back from striking with maximum force after Iran broke the ceasefire is not an Iranian surrender... Unless by surrender you meant for Israel to surrender to terror. Which I know was not the poet’s intention. And it certainly is not the kind of deterrence we should be recalibrating for this satanic regime or the other monsters out there who share its genocidal intentions.

To top it all off, as the final accord, Iran launches missiles at a United States base located in Qatar. And whether the Iranians gave a warning or not, what does it matter? Since when does sending a heads-up memo grant permission to fire on US military bases? Qatar, ever loyal to whichever Islamist axis of terror best serves its interests, whether Shiite or Sunni, hosts the very attack, shielding Iran so the United States will not retaliate. What a charade. Is that really the precedent you want to set? This is not how the free world projects power.

And Islamists respond to power and nothing else.

Let that sink in: Iran reportedly hides over 400 kilograms of enriched uranium in an unknown location. Feel safe sleeping at night knowing that? Isn’t this enriched uranium the magic beans that could make Iran’s dangerous nuclear program flourish all over again? I wonder... wouldn’t you say so?

But wait, there’s more. Were we able to eliminate all their ballistic missiles packed with explosives that rain down on our children before rushing into this premature “ceasefire”? Ummm... no. According to various sources, they still possess over 1,000 of those “lovely” missiles. And they likely have secret stockpiles of even more that we have yet to uncover.

So, what do we have here? Hidden stashes of a tremendous amount of enriched uranium, and thousands of long-range ballistic missiles, just waiting for the moment they choose to press the button. What perfect timing for a ceasefire. I’m completely relaxed, like someone getting a deep tissue massage while missiles are being restocked…

“Ceasefire” 💔

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The final blow? Dozens of Israelis killed by Iranian missiles just moments before the ceasefire took effect, while Khamenei lives on to smirk and reload. Iran has already announced that it will resume its race to the bomb. And now it will, wrapped in meaningless diplomatic agreements that are not worth the paper they are signed on. You are falling for Taqiya. Look up this Islamic practice. It will open your eyes.

I never expected regime change because of this war... although I prayed for it and still do. True change must come from the brave people of Iran.

I long to see them rise, reclaim their freedom, and bring down the tyrant Khamenei - torn him to shreds in the streets of Tehran, Gaddafi-style.

What I had hoped for was that Israel, together with our amazing ally America, would help lay the ground for the Iranian people to rise and reclaim their freedom. But the ceasefire broke that vital momentum. It did not make it impossible, since there were tremendous operational achievements, but the chances would have been greater if we had just pushed a little longer.

Still, I hope the lava beneath the surface keeps boiling. I hope the Iranian people will soon erupt, ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity, and that a commercial flight from Israel to Tehran is just around the corner. I guess time will tell.

To Conclude: Looking Ahead

Maybe the best way I can describe the ceasefire with Iran is through a simple analogy I came up with: A ceasefire with Iran is like a fata morgana. You think you've found water, you rush toward it with hope, only to realize you've reached the same desert that has been draining you all along. The same old mirage. The same old trap. Only now, you've wasted precious energy chasing an illusion that keeps arming itself to boil you as you wander through it.

Don’t fool yourself. Get out of this waterless desert.

I know this was a long one, so thank you to those who stayed with me until the end. Believe it or not, I still have so much more to say, but I’ll wrap things up on an optimistic note. I take comfort in this:

The very existence of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at the heart of the Shiite axis, actually weakens the opposing Sunni Islamist front. This Sunni axis includes the Muslim Brotherhood-aligned bloc of Erdogan Turkey, Syria, and the various branches of ISIS - bankrolled by the venomous snake that plays both sides to stay hidden... hoping no one notices how easily it could be wiped out and stripped of its wealth and resources. That snake is Qatar, for those who weren't sure...

The long-standing rivalry between these two titans, what Dr. Anat Berko, calls: The SU-SHI WAR (Sunni and Shiite war), is a strategic opportunity for the West. If we know how to use it wisely, the balance of power can shift in our favor. That is, if we choose to leverage it rather than appease both sides... both of whom are almost equally dangerous.

I hope we’ll be creative now and, in the future, because this is far from over...

Ceasefire or not, we, the Jews, are here for eternity. We fight not only for our survival, but for the future of the West as a whole.

You’re welcome, West. You’re welcome, humanity.

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Tzlil Berko was recently appointed as a Fellow at the Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT).

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