Staff Reports
President Biden announced a new plan to help rebuild the Gaza Strip and keep Hamas in power, saying the United States would work with partners to reconstruct homes, schools, and hospitals destroyed in the chaos of war. This proposal comes as five Americans are still being held hostage by the Iranian-backed terrorist organization.
However, this plan has raised concerns among some experts, including former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, who expressed confusion and skepticism about the proposal. Friedman questioned what would become of Hamas if the deal is done and whether it includes Hamas surrendering its significant military assets and command and control.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is going to need a whole lot more printers.
"Biden Announces American Taxpayers Will Rebuild Terror Infested Gaza"
Thank God it's only paper with funny pictures on it.https://t.co/U42w2NN2x1
— Jerry Fuhrman (@jerryfuhrman22) June 1, 2024
Additionally, critics argue that the proposal effectively repackages a Hamas proposal as a U.S.-endorsed Israeli proposal, potentially making an Israeli surrender to Hamas more palatable to Israelis. They point out that Hamas has rejected or broken all ceasefire proposals in the past seven months and started the war with their October 7 onslaught, which resulted in the destruction of infrastructure and loss of innocent lives.
Furthermore, it has been reported that Hamas repeatedly used schools and other civilian infrastructure to launch attacks, and some teachers working in these schools are members of Hamas. This has led to significant destruction caused by the Israeli Defense Forces targeting these sites to stop the attacks.
Overall, the President’s proposal has sparked skepticism and criticism, as some are questioning its effectiveness and the potential consequences of keeping Hamas in power. The ongoing conflict in the region remains a complex and challenging issue with deeply rooted historical and political complexities.
