Devendra Kumar
The recent attack by Hamas militants on Israel has led to a devastating trail of destruction and death, with a total of 1,400 Israelis and 4,137 Palestinians killed. US President Joe Biden believes that this attack was a deliberate attempt by Hamas to sabotage a historic peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia, which could have significant diplomatic implications for the Middle East. According to Biden, the Saudis were on the verge of formally recognizing Israel, and Hamas saw this as a threat to their own interests.
The peace talks were interrupted by the Hamas attack, which coincided with a major Jewish holiday and led to retaliatory airstrikes by Israel. Biden suggests that the Hamas militants were aware of the US’s efforts to broker a peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia and saw this as a threat to their own interests. The US has been attempting to mediate a resolution to the conflict, but so far, its efforts have been unsuccessful.
The situation has raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict in the region, with many fearing that the attack could be a precursor to a larger war. The US is continuing to provide military aid to Israel and is working to prevent Iran from getting involved in the conflict. Biden believes that the key to resolving the situation is to find a way to get the two sides talking to each other again, rather than continuing to exchange blows.
However, this has proven to be a difficult task, with both sides dug in and refusing to back down. As the conflict continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the situation will eventually be resolved. The US President’s plea to Hamas to stop its attacks and engage in negotiations has fallen on deaf ears, and the situation remains deadlocked. The international community is watching the situation closely, hoping that a peaceful resolution can be found before the conflict escalates further.
In a rare public statement, Biden emphasized the significance of finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict, stating, “We cannot allow the violence to continue, we must work together to find a way to stop the fighting and start talking.” The US has been engaged in diplomatic efforts to broker a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, but so far, no breakthrough has been achieved. The situation remains tense, with both sides showing no signs of backing down. As the international community continues to watch the situation unfold, it is clear that a permanent ceasefire is the only way to prevent further violence and find a lasting solution to the conflict.