Biden Administration warns Israel about upcoming Gaza operation
Biden Administration Sends Israel a Warning About Next Phase of Gaza Operation
As Israel turns its attention to clearing southern Gaza of Hamas terrorists, the Biden administration is calling for a kinder, gentler form of war.
During a news briefing on Monday, a senior administration official, who conducted the briefing on the grounds that he or she not be identified, said President Joe Biden and his aides have reinforced in very clear language with the government of Israel that the conduct of the Israeli campaign, when it moves to the south, must be done in a way that is to a maximum extent not designed to produce significant further displacement of persons.
“You cannot have the sort of scale of displacement that took place in the north, replicated in the south,” the official said.
The official said that practical arrangements on the ground, multiple arrangements, what you might call areas of deconfliction, would be implemented in those areas where people would not be subject to kinetic activity.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to troops: “When we return to fight, the strength will be greater, and will take place throughout the entire Strip.” pic.twitter.com/qrDtg2Y9ZX
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The Biden administration official said Israel was receptive to the U.S. position, according to the JNS.
“There is an understanding that a different type of campaign has to be conducted in the south than was conducted in the north,” the official said.
The official also emphasized that Gaza residents will not be forced to evacuate and will have options to take shelter if necessary.
A second senior administration official said, “This is a very different concept than the one initially declared by Israel.”
According to The Hill, the first Biden official said the administration is not seeking to block Israel from the purpose for which it began the war on Hamas after 1,200 people were killed by the group’s terrorists on Oct. 7.
“To reiterate what you’ve already heard from the president, from other senior officials of the government, we want the objectives of this campaign, the elimination of Hamas as a governing, as a threatening force in Gaza and the threat to Israel, ended,” the official said.
But the official said that if Israel were to conduct its war in southern Gaza as it did in the north, “it will be beyond the capacity of any humanitarian support network, however reinforced, however robust to be able to cope with.”
The Israel Defense Force has stated that the Explosions and Gunfire reported last night in Northern Gaza were the result of a Coordinated Attack against IDF Troops at Two Locations which was a “Clear Violation of the Truce Agreement.”
During the Violations several Explosive… pic.twitter.com/LigpeKNPcf
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National security adviser Jake Sullivan has said the Biden administration backs Israel’s continued effort against Hamas but wants to limit civilian casualties.
Sullivan said Sunday on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” that Israel should “learn the lessons” of its war in the north and not move into the southern part of Gaza until it has a plan for protecting civilians.
“Israel is going to want to continue to conduct military operations against Hamas, particularly the leadership of Hamas that were the architects of this brutal, bloody massacre,” national security adviser Jake Sullivan says of the Oct. 7 attack. https://t.co/SNHbromx7j pic.twitter.com/xSVQQK7Etg
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) November 26, 2023
In another appearance Sunday, on ABC News’ “This Week,” he said, “Ultimately, Israel is going to want to continue to conduct military operations against Hamas, particularly [against] the leadership of Hamas, [who] were the architects of this brutal, bloody massacre — the worst massacre of the Jewish people since the Holocaust.”
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What is the importance of finding a balance between military objectives and the protection of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas
Sraeli forces. They targeted an underground tunnel network used by Hamas for military operations. The IDF has identified and neutralized several terrorists involved in the attack. #Israel #IDF #Hamas
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The official reiterated that the focus now is on a more targeted approach in the south, with a focus on eliminating Hamas as a governing and threatening force in Gaza and minimizing harm to civilians.
The warning from the Biden administration comes as Israel prepares for the next phase of its operation in Gaza. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has made it clear that the strength of the Israeli forces will be greater, and the operation will cover the entire strip of Gaza.
The Israeli government is aware of the need to conduct a different type of campaign in the south, taking into account the displacement and suffering experienced by the residents in the north. It is important to avoid a repetition of the significant displacement of persons that occurred in the northern areas. The practical arrangements and areas of deconfliction will ensure that people in these areas are not subject to kinetic activity, providing them with a safe haven.
The Biden administration’s call for a kinder, gentler form of war reflects a shift in approach towards conflicts and the protection of civilians. President Biden and his aides have made it clear to the Israeli government that the objectives of the campaign should focus on eliminating Hamas as a threat to Gaza and Israel, rather than causing further harm and displacement.
While the administration supports Israel’s mission to combat Hamas and protect its citizens, the means by which this is achieved must be carefully considered. The magnitude of displacement and suffering caused by the war in the north cannot be repeated in the south.
The administration’s emphasis on the safety and well-being of Gaza residents is commendable. It is reassuring to know that they will not be forced to evacuate and will have options to take shelter if necessary. This consideration for civilians reflects a commitment to upholding humanitarian values in times of conflict.
The Biden administration’s approach differs from the initial concept declared by Israel, but it is not seeking to hinder Israel’s objectives. On the contrary, the administration supports the aim of eliminating Hamas as a governing and threatening force in Gaza. However, the manner in which the war is conducted is crucial in safeguarding the lives and well-being of civilians.
The official warning from the Biden administration serves as a reminder that the capacity of humanitarian support networks would be overwhelmed if the war in southern Gaza were to replicate the displacement and suffering witnessed in the north. It is essential to find a balance between military objectives and the protection of civilian lives.
The current situation presents an opportunity for Israel to demonstrate its commitment to minimizing harm to civilians and upholding humanitarian principles. By conducting the next phase of the operation in Gaza with this in mind, Israel can effectively target Hamas while ensuring the safety and well-being of innocent civilians.
The world will be watching closely as Israel moves into the next phase of its operation. It is hoped that the warnings and guidance from the Biden administration will be heeded, resulting in a more humane and targeted approach that ultimately leads to lasting peace in the region.
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