U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday issued a stark warning regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. In unusually strong language, he cautioned that Israel was in danger of losing international support due to its “indiscriminate bombing” of Gaza. With the United Nations set to vote on a resolution demanding a ceasefire, Biden’s remarks signal a new approach to the conflict.
Biden’s comments come as the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters its third week, with no end in sight. Since the start of the hostilities, over 200 Palestinians have been killed, including dozens of children, and the number of injuries continues to rise. At the same time, more than 1,000 rockets have been fired at Israel, leading to several fatalities, including a five-year-old boy.
In response to the violence, Biden issued a strongly worded statement urging both sides to agree to a ceasefire. He warned that Israel was risking its international standing by continuing its “indiscriminate bombing” of Gaza. He also called on Hamas to stop firing rockets into Israel, noting that it was a “reckless and irresponsible” act.
Biden’s remarks come as the United Nations is set to vote on a resolution demanding a ceasefire. The resolution, which is backed by the Biden administration, calls for an immediate end to the fighting and for both sides to return to the negotiating table.
The resolution is likely to be approved by a majority of members of the UN Security Council. However, it is not expected to be adopted unanimously, as the United States and several other countries have refused to support it.
Biden’s comments mark a shift in the U.S. approach to the conflict. In the past, the U.S. has been seen as an ally of Israel and has refrained from taking a strong stance against the country’s actions. However, Biden’s statement suggests that the U.S. may now be willing to take a firmer stance and use its influence to pressure both sides to find a peaceful solution.
The Biden administration has also been in contact with several other countries, including Egypt and Qatar, to help broker a ceasefire. In addition, the White House has sent special envoy Hady Amr to the region to help facilitate negotiations.
The conflict in the Gaza Strip has been ongoing for more than a decade, and it is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon. However, Biden’s remarks show that the U.S. is now more willing to use its influence to help bring about an end to the conflict. His comments also serve as a warning that if Israel does not moderate its actions, it could face increasing international condemnation and isolation.
In the coming days, the United Nations is expected to vote on the resolution demanding a ceasefire. It remains to be seen if the resolution will be adopted and, if so, whether it will be effective in bringing an end to the conflict. However, Biden’s comments suggest that the U.S. is now willing to take a more active role in seeking a peaceful solution to the conflict.
