So, the “Israeli” proposal Biden was talking about is not supported by Israel.
On this specific issue, I’m not even mad at Israel. The US is free to offer potential deals. But it does not get to unilaterally declare that one side has agreed to it.
The story would be different if Israel had a history of listening to the US and caring about its image. In that case, establishing a narrative that it is an Israeli deal would put pressure Israel to accept it; as the alternative would be to loose face internationally and embarres and hurt the credibility of their ally. Even in that case, it would be a tough call, because that kind of hard ball burns a lot of political capital. However, that is a moot point, as Israel has clearly demonstrated those concerns are not a major factor in its decision making.
As to the merits of Israel’s decision to reject the deal. The complete military defeat of Hamas is a practical impossibility. At best, you will get a hollow victory where something forms under a different name.
Netenyahu does list a more restricted goal:
the destruction of Hamas military and governing capabilities
What you are left with is pure terrorism. No counterparty you can negotiate with. No internal counterbalance that cares about civilian concerns (aa week as those voices are already within Hamas). Just a loose knit enemy with no interrest other than violence, and no capacity to surrender.
Whats more, even in principle, Netenyahu’s position is incompatible with any negotiation. A deal entered into with an organization that has no military or governmental abilities is worthless. Hamas would have no capability to enforce the deal.
Honestly, at this point watching Biden and Netenyahu is like watching a friend with an abusive partner, but they just won’t leave, always coming to their defense and totally believes that god will help save them.
Like. No. He’s a genocidal maniac. Get a divorce. It’s okay, if your Zionist prophecy is real, it’ll attend to itself.
So, the “Israeli” proposal Biden was talking about is not supported by Israel.
On this specific issue, I’m not even mad at Israel. The US is free to offer potential deals. But it does not get to unilaterally declare that one side has agreed to it.
The story would be different if Israel had a history of listening to the US and caring about its image. In that case, establishing a narrative that it is an Israeli deal would put pressure Israel to accept it; as the alternative would be to loose face internationally and embarres and hurt the credibility of their ally. Even in that case, it would be a tough call, because that kind of hard ball burns a lot of political capital. However, that is a moot point, as Israel has clearly demonstrated those concerns are not a major factor in its decision making.
As to the merits of Israel’s decision to reject the deal. The complete military defeat of Hamas is a practical impossibility. At best, you will get a hollow victory where something forms under a different name.
Netenyahu does list a more restricted goal:
What you are left with is pure terrorism. No counterparty you can negotiate with. No internal counterbalance that cares about civilian concerns (aa week as those voices are already within Hamas). Just a loose knit enemy with no interrest other than violence, and no capacity to surrender.
Whats more, even in principle, Netenyahu’s position is incompatible with any negotiation. A deal entered into with an organization that has no military or governmental abilities is worthless. Hamas would have no capability to enforce the deal.
Biden announced it after receiving an agreement from Netanyahu. They agreed to it yesterday and backtracked today.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/31/biden-says-israel-has-agreed-to-enduring-gaza-ceasefire-proposal
Why, it’s almost as though Netanyahu is deliberately trying to make Biden look foolish and weak.
It really just makes himself look like more of an untrustworthy bastard than he already did, which is impressive.
If Biden, once again, lets Netanyahu do this without meaningful consequences, then Biden literally is foolish and weak.
Honestly, at this point watching Biden and Netenyahu is like watching a friend with an abusive partner, but they just won’t leave, always coming to their defense and totally believes that god will help save them.
Like. No. He’s a genocidal maniac. Get a divorce. It’s okay, if your Zionist prophecy is real, it’ll attend to itself.