Staff Reports
According to reports, the Biden administration has been secretly discussing the possibility of stationing US troops in Gaza after Hamas is defeated. The US has been in talks with Benjamin Netanyahu about developing a plan for the region if Hamas is driven out. While Israel has made it clear that they do not want to occupy Gaza, they also believe that Hamas cannot continue to rule there. One option being discussed is the deployment of a multinational force that could include US troops. Another possibility is placing the region under the control of the United Nations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed that multiple options are being considered for the future of Gaza.
“Talks are underway to establish a multinational force in Gaza after Israel uproots Hamas, two senators confirmed Wednesday, the clearest sign yet that the U.S. and its partners are seriously weighing deploying foreign troops to the enclave.”https://t.co/exHY0I9M0p
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) November 1, 2023
However, in response to the bombing of a refugee camp, the Biden team is now denying that they were ever considering stationing US troops in Gaza. The National Security Council spokesperson has said that the US is not considering such a move. However, two senators have confirmed that a multinational force is currently being considered. This inconsistency is not surprising coming from Biden, who has a long history of being wrong on foreign policy. The idea of having UN peacekeepers in Gaza is also problematic, given the UN’s bias against Israel. It is likely that any peacekeepers would become targets, potentially leading to US deaths or hostages and dragging the country further into conflict.
Instead of jumping ahead to these discussions, the focus should be on addressing the current situation. The Biden team has acknowledged that Hamas is preventing American citizens from leaving Gaza. Before considering any military intervention or peacekeeping forces, the priority should be on ensuring the safe return of American hostages and evacuating US citizens from the region. It is important to have a clear plan in place to address these existing challenges before moving forward with any potential military actions in Gaza.
