A pro-Israel rally was held yesterday at the Jewish Federation in Los Angeles’ Fairfax district.

10,000 people came out and showed their support for Israel and their efforts to defend their homeland. The two most notable were Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who both publicly supported Israel, their cause and their right to defend themselves.

This is another bi-partisan effort by the pair, in this case offering their mutual support on a controversial issue. Most important, it is an example of leadership.

Not surprisingly, their support was not welcomed by Salam Al-Marayati of the Muslim Public Affairs Council who said “We take issue with the governor and the mayor taking sides on this issue…”

Of course they don’t want anyone taking sides – they are on the wrong side of this issue.

What they should be taking issue with is Lebanon being unwilling or unable to evict terrorists from their nation. They should take issue with Iran and Syria supporting Hezbollah and their publicly stated goal of destroying Israel and they should take issue with a group of terrorists murdering innocent people.

The last thing they should take issue with is Israel finally standing tall and taking the necessary steps to ensure their survival and our leaders supporting their actions!