Last night, during my Uber ride, a conversation with the driver took an unexpected turn. He told me he’s Lebanese. I told him I’m Israeli. What followed was a story that shook me. He shared that he was a human rights lawyer in Lebanon, targeted by Hezbollah—not once, but twice—barely escaping with his life. Forced to flee, he found refuge in America, leaving behind everything he knew. Then he said something that stayed with me: “Every day, when I hear the news of Hezbollah fighters being eliminated, I feel hope. Israel must keep going until Lebanon is free from their grip. They cannot stop!” His words were powerful—heartbreaking yet inspiring. The people of the Middle East—Lebanese, Israelis, Palestinians, Iranians, and beyond—don’t want war. We don’t want terror. We want freedom. We want rights. We want democracy. This isn’t just a dream. It’s a shared vision, and it’s one worth fighting for.