ISRAELI HOSTAGES Caught in Bidenās Diplomatic Fiasco: The Unseen Consequences
ā The fate of 134 Israeli hostages, believed to be held in Rafah, is pushing Israel towards negotiations for their release. This move comes despite President Joe Bidenās public caution against Israelās intervention in Rafah, due to the potential risk to Palestinian civilians seeking shelter there. Intriguingly, it appears that the responsibility for these civilians falls on Israel, not Hamas ā the organization controlling Gaza for nearly two decades and instigator of the October 7 war.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had forecasted in mid-February that the war would end within 'weeksā once an operation in Rafah was initiated. However, a lack of decisive action has worsened conditions in Gaza. On Monday, Biden seemingly simplified Israelās decision by siding with Russia and China at the United Nations Security Council.
Biden permitted a resolution separating a ceasefire from a hostage release deal to pass through unchallenged. As a result, Hamas returned to its original demand ā ending the war before releasing any additional hostages. This act by Biden was viewed as a significant misstep and seemed to leave Israel out in the cold.
Some suggest this discord might secretly please Bidenās administration as it allows them to publicly object an Israeli operation while covertly maintaining arms supply. If true, this would allow them to gain advantages from