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Eliminate Hamas, But Occupying Gaza Will Be A ‘Big Mistake’: Joe Biden

He reaffirmed his commitment to a long-term solution that involves the establishment of a Palestinian authority, realization of state.

In a recent interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes, US President Joe Biden articulated his stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasizing the necessity to dismantle Hamas while simultaneously advocating for a “path to a Palestinian state.”

This nuanced perspective highlights the complexities and challenges inherent to the longstanding dispute.

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Biden’s remarks included strong criticism of Hamas, characterizing their actions as “barbarism that is as consequential as the Holocaust.”

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The President’s words underscore the severity of the situation, as the conflict has led to significant human suffering on both sides, a sentiment echoed by many in the international community.

When questioned about the potential for a ceasefire, Biden asserted that Israel must respond forcefully to the threats posed by Hamas, a stance indicative of US support for Israel’s actions against the militant group.

He decried Hamas for using civilians as shields, a tactic that has compounded the difficulty of distinguishing between combatants and non-combatants in the conflict.

Read More: Israel-Hamas Conflict: Gaza Reduces To Use Ice-Cream Truck To Store Dead Bodies

Despite his firm stance on addressing the threat posed by Hamas, Biden also expressed the view that a full-scale re-occupation of Gaza by Israel would be a “big mistake.” He reaffirmed his commitment to a long-term solution that involves the establishment of a Palestinian authority and the realization of a Palestinian state.

This complex situation underscores the intricate diplomatic balancing act required to address the needs and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians.

Biden acknowledged that immediate progress towards a two-state solution might be challenging, but he emphasized the importance of recognizing that not all Palestinians share the views of groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, a fact essential for moving forward with peace efforts.

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Saurav Gupta


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