Staff Reports
The Biden administration has apparently taken a long, hard look at its options regarding the Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists, only to conclude that negotiating with a group that openly embraces violence is akin to arguing with a brick wall. It seems that after nearly a year since Hamas launched its deadly assault on Israel, the White House is coming to the sobering realization that Hamas might just prefer holding hostages to sitting down for a sensible negotiation.
The grim reality is that Hamas isn’t just holding six hostages—some including the tragic murder of American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin—but has also contributed to the killing of more than 1,200 people since last October. In light of this, U.S. officials are less optimistic. Instead of finding a path to peace, they’re questioning whether Hamas ever wanted a deal in the first place. The administration’s continued push for a ceasefire now seems to be met with more resistance than a two-year-old at bedtime.
Anyone with a brain knows HAMAS isn't a serious negotiating partner. Obviously sloppy joe & his leftist clown hussein holdovers don't have brains.
10 Months Into Israel-Hamas War, Biden WH Doubts Terrorist Group Wants a Deal https://t.co/m5lXYnFWqg
— Michael J. Fell (@MichaelJFell) September 6, 2024
In what could only be described as a peek into the Biden-Harris strategy cabinet, the President and Vice President met with their national security team to mull over the feasibility of a ceasefire agreement. Reports suggest that their discussions were tinged with frustration as they grappled with the unfortunate reality that Hamas might not be incentivized to negotiate unless the United States pressures Israel to pull its defense forces back—which, let’s be honest, might as well be a plan to hand the keys to the front door to the neighborhood robbers.
Some in the administration are kicking around the idea of putting forth a final proposal for the safe return of hostages. However, it appears Biden has been tiptoeing around that like a cat on a hot tin roof. Based on statements from officials, the “urgency” to act leans heavily against practical solutions and is more about managing public relations. The constant flip-flopping over concessions to Hamas versus demanding accountability is raising eyebrows and potentially inviting further hostilities.
A side note in this geopolitical soap opera: discussions around indicting Hamas leaders have surfaced, possibly signaling that the government is finally ready to take a stand against this terror group. The Department of Justice is rumored to be dusting off sealed indictments from February as Hamas continues to play a frustrating game of “what else can we get?” rather than accepting terms that are consistent with previous negotiations.
As the Biden administration struggles to craft a coherent response to the ongoing crisis, one has to wonder if holding out hope for Hamas to be reasonable is just another example of misplaced optimism. If a terrorist organization is digging its heels in and altering demands with each passing week, any thoughts of negotiating are probably better left on the cutting room floor. Ultimately, the conversation might benefit from a simpler approach: standing firm with allies, maintaining a strong military presence, and sending a clear message that terrorism will simply not be tolerated.
