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U.S. Demands on Aid Preserve Hamas Control over Gaza


(Israel Hayom) Nadav Shragai - The main obstacle to defeating Hamas and meaningfully advancing a hostage deal remains the Biden administration's dictate to Israel to transfer humanitarian aid to Gaza in enormous quantities. This aid to the enemy during wartime reaches Hamas, which makes millions from reselling it. Most importantly, it preserves Hamas's civilian control over the Gaza population. The Biden administration, through threats of a weapons embargo and removal of diplomatic protection for Israel, forced it to channel aid to Gaza, and consequently continue maintaining Hamas's civilian authority. To defeat Hamas, the U.S. will need to grant Israel complete autonomy in handling this critical issue.
2025-01-09 00:00:00
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