Staff Reports
President Biden’s plan to end the war in Gaza has received a positive response from Hamas, but it has caused controversy within Israel’s governing coalition. Biden’s three-phase plan includes a six-week cease-fire, an Israeli pullout from populated areas, and the release of women and children held hostage. The second phase would involve exchanging the remaining hostages for imprisoned Palestinians, and the final phase would focus on rebuilding Gaza and sending the remains of the dead hostages to Israel. While Hamas has reacted positively to the proposal, some members of the Israeli government are strongly against it.
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Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s national security minister, has stated that his party would dissolve the government if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepts the deal, calling it “a victory for terrorism and a security risk to the State of Israel.” Bezalel Smotrich, the finance minister, also expressed his opposition, emphasizing that they demand the continuation of the war until Hamas is destroyed and all hostages return. Additionally, Opposition leader Yair Lapid rebuked Ben Gvir and Smotrich, expressing support for Biden’s plan and criticizing the threats from the opposing members as an abandonment of national security and the hostages.
Biden’s plan has found support among a faction of the Israeli population that seeks the return of any surviving hostages. However, there are concerns about the potential impact of the plan, particularly regarding the leverage it may provide to Hamas in future negotiations. Some analysts have pointed out that the deal could leave Hamas with more leverage to manipulate negotiations and potentially make a comeback. Despite the challenges and concerns surrounding the proposed plan, it is unclear what other options Israel may have beyond endless war.
The proposed plan has sparked intense debate and divisions within Israel’s governing coalition, with some members vehemently opposing it while others express support. The potential implications and consequences of the plan continue to be a topic of discussion and scrutiny as the situation unfolds.
