“Decree of Defense”: Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos Endorses Israel’s Right to Respond Militarily to External Threats

Cayey, Puerto Rico – June 18, 2025

In a statement with strong geopolitical impact, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos issued a declaration on June 18, 2025, in which he reaffirms his absolute support for Israel’s right to self-defense, validating both its military actions and its neutralization strategy against external threats.

The message introduces a conceptual framework that combines historical reference, strategic interpretation, and political positioning, within a context marked by escalating tensions in the Middle East.

A Historical Precedent as a Foundation for Action

Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos built his declaration around a reference to the 23rd of Sivan, a date linked to key decisions in the ancient Persian Empire, which —as he outlined— established precedents regarding the defense of the Jewish people against threats of extermination.

In this regard, he explained that, faced with decrees of destruction, the response was the enactment of a royal decree authorizing total defense against hostile forces. This precedent, according to his interpretation, should not be viewed as an isolated event from the past, but rather as a principle that remains valid today.

From this perspective, Israeli military action fits within a logic of historical continuity and strategic legitimacy.

Explicit Support for Military Response Capability

Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos addressed a direct message to the Israel Defense Forces, reinforcing the idea that their actions carry both operational and symbolic legitimacy.

Given the circumstances, he stated: “Be of good courage, be strong! For on a day like today, that royal decree was issued,” drawing a parallel between the historical context and the current situation.

His stance suggests that the defense of Israeli territory is not only a tactical necessity, but a structural obligation faced with persistent threats.

Geopolitical Warning and Regional Analysis

The message also included a warning directed at regional powers, particularly the Iranian regime, which Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos linked to a history of confrontation.

According to his analysis, the current geopolitical scenario replicates dynamics of antagonism that have already been recorded in history, which reinforces—in his vision—the need for a firm stance on Israel’s part.

By affirming that the “decree of defense” is irreversible, the leader reaffirms a scenario in which the Israeli nation maintains a strategic advantage over hostile coalitions.

Personal Commitment and Complete Alignment

In his closing remarks, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos reaffirmed his direct commitment to the Israeli cause, positioning himself as an active player on the international stage.

In his words: “The Eternal God is with you, and I am with you!” conveying a stance of complete alignment on both the political and symbolic levels.

His declaration consolidated a line of thought that he has been developing in his recent interventions: unrestricted defense of Israel, legitimization of its capacity to respond, and building a “zero tolerance” narrative before with external threats.

In a highly volatile global context, this type of statement reinforces Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos’s position as an active voice in mobilizing international support for Israel, with an impact on both public opinion and strategic debates regarding regional security and stability.