The term "unilateralism" means that a state acts individually without the involvement of other nations.

Unilateralism has been part of Israel's "War Against Terror" for decades. Many in the world press often cry foul when Israel acts in self-defense, but the fight for security nevertheless continues.

In early June 1967, as Arab nations were mobilizing to annihilate the fledgling state, Israel's jet fighters were daringly sent to silence the Egyptian air force before it would have the chance to wreck havoc upon Israel. Trepidation and fear among Israelis and their friends around the world of another catastrophe just twenty-two years after Auschwitz soon turned to euphoria following Israel's amazing six-day victory.

Israel's bombing of the Iraqi Osirak nuclear reactor in 1981 eliminated another threat. Unilateralism incurred the wrath of many, but Israel, its friends and, ultimately, its very critics breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

As Iran continues on its path toward a nuclear arsenal, it becomes more apparent that no effective international global deterrent is forthcoming. Who will take the initiative to stop Iran? The UN? The European Union? The Obama administration? One would hope that the world, with America at the helm of leadership, would work together resolutely to ensure a strong policy against Iran and all rogue nations, but such resolution does not appear forthcoming. The US administration is advocating more talks and more future discussions, while Iran boldly displays its new missile technology with the most recent test launch.

Who will take a stand for freedom and its preservation?

 If Israel were to take the steps to disarm Iran of its nuclear program, it would no doubt incur the wrath of many who will convulse and scream as they call for sanctions against the guilty party that dares to thwart the designs of dictatorships. But in the end, once again, Israel will make itself and the world a safer place.

Iran itself might possibly pose some dangers following such an attack, but in all likelihood, those dangers will be far less threatening than the danger Iran would pose as a nuclear power.

Such an operation might be fraught with dangers. The mission may be complicated. It can trigger a strong Iranian response. Missiles might reign upon Israel by Iran's proxies in Lebanon and Gaza. But what are the options? A nuclear Iran?

There are some who say, "We'll see what happens," as if to imply that perhaps the danger is overstated. But history has taught that the threats of a hostile government leader can not be underestimated.

Behind the condemnations, Europe and Barack Obama will secretly cheer Israel's action, and even admire Israel's courage. Years from now, they will praise the attack - as so many have praised Israel for the Osirak operation decades later.

At a time when irresoluteness appears to be the global policy, the ball appears to be falling in Israel's court. Once again, Israel is being called upon to decide in the face of indecision; to take those difficult unilateral steps to vindicate its future and, in the process, make the world a safer place.