President Trump’s latest announcement regarding a deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran has many people angry, disappointed, and even feeling betrayed.

I know this will surprise some people, but my reaction is different.

I want to say thank you.

Thank you, President Trump.

Not because I think this deal is good. I don’t.

Not because I trust the Islamic Republic of Iran. I don’t.

And certainly not because I believe this war is over. It isn’t over at all.

I am thankful because this moment is forcing Israelis and Jews around the world to confront a truth we have avoided for far too long: our future cannot depend on any foreign leader, no matter how friendly, powerful, or supportive he may be.

For decades, Israel has fallen into the trap of believing that our security ultimately rests in Washington, foreign aid packages, diplomatic guarantees, or the goodwill of world leaders.

History teaches the exact opposite.

No nation came to save us in our 1948 War of Independence. France supplied weapons before the miraculous Six-Day War in 1967, but we did not win because of foreign governments. We won because of courage, sacrifice, determination, and miracles that unfolded on the battlefield.

The Jewish people survive when we take responsibility for our destiny and place our trust in Hashem.

That is exactly what this moment is reminding us.