In a recent article for The Washington Post, President Joe Biden has expressed his belief that a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine would lead to further attacks from Hamas. Biden argues that as long as Hamas adheres to its ideology of destruction, a ceasefire will not bring peace. According to Biden, any pause in the fighting would only provide Hamas with an opportunity to replenish its rocket supplies, regroup its fighters, and resume targeting innocent civilians.
The American president asserts that the Palestinian people deserve their own state, but without the support of the radical Hamas movement. Since 2005, Hamas has controlled the Gaza Strip following the withdrawal of the Israeli Defense Forces from the Palestinian enclave. Unlike the West Bank, where the opposition party Fatah mainly governs and Israeli settlements and military control zones exist, the Gaza Strip remains under Hamas control.
This statement echoes Biden’s previous declaration that Palestinians deserve their own state. Prior to this, Hollywood actors had written a letter to Biden urging him to halt the violence in Israel and Gaza.
While Biden acknowledges the Palestinian people’s aspirations for statehood, he emphasizes the need for Hamas to renounce violence and engage in peaceful negotiations. The article highlights the complex dynamics and challenges involved in finding a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
