Staff Reports
In a world where leadership is paramount, Joe Biden continues to flounder, demonstrating that perhaps some vacations are better kept indefinitely. The recent murder of six Israelis, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg, has sent shockwaves through the international community. Yet, rather than expressing solidarity or urgency, Biden chose to throw shade at Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, claiming he isn’t doing enough to secure the release of hostages. This comes as pro-Hamas protests are allowed to proliferate in American cities, sending mixed signals about which side this administration is truly on.
Joe Biden seems to have carved out a niche for himself as the “most cognitively vacant” president in history, and it’s hard to argue against that proposition. Amid global turmoil, what does he offer? A quip that blames an ally for the state of affairs rather than addressing the real culprits—Hamas and their heinous acts of violence. The absurdity is almost comedic, as the nation finds itself in dire situations while the Biden administration plays a blame game that only serves to embolden the enemy.
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Netanyahu explains his position on a ceasefire and asks what has changed in the past 5 days for some foreign leaders to start blaming Israel for the lack of a ceasefire deal in exchange for hostages to be released pic.twitter.com/dl2qn4CgtT
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Netanyahu, seasoned in the unpredictable landscape of global politics, wasted no time in countering Biden’s misguided critique. With a wealth of negotiating experience behind him, he laid out the timeline of Israel’s efforts to secure hostages, only to be met with refusal from Hamas at every turn. The facts are stark: Israel has been willing to negotiate, consistently showing seriousness, while Hamas has repeatedly turned a blind eye to this goodwill. Such a scenario raises the question of whether it is reasonable for America to demand concessions from Israel when the real pressure should be directed at the true aggressors.
The brutal reality is that Hamas has taken lives while negotiations were forthcoming, brutally executing hostages without a hint of remorse. Netanyahu underscored that the focus should shift towards holding Hamas accountable for their atrocities rather than cornering Israel into making further concessions. It’s not just a matter of diplomacy; it’s about sending a message that these acts will have consequences. The only thing that should be “negotiated” is how to hold terror groups accountable for their actions, with emphasis on doing so, not appeasing them further.
Biden may proffer an upcoming “final” deal, but the dubious track record of previous negotiations with terrorists tells a different story. His last attempt to broker peace was reminiscent of a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat—an impressive trick that ultimately fell flat. Instead of further negotiations, the time has come to embrace a strategy of strength, demonstrating a commitment to justice. Peace will not come from good intentions or hopeful sentiments; it requires a firm hand and a leader who prioritizes the safety of allies over political optics. The question remains: will Biden take the bull by the horns or continue to allow terrorist organizations to dictate the terms?
