Biden’s National Security Advisor’s Misjudgment Prior to Israel Massacre?
How Did Biden’s National Security Advisor Get It So Wrong One Week Before Massacre in Israel?
As the world grapples with the aftershocks of the violent Hamas invasion of southern Israel, the “who,” “what,” “when,” and “where” all appear to be accounted for.
Hamas militants launched a brutal all-out assault on southern Israel on Saturday morning, killing and capturing an untold number of unsuspecting people.
(The current death toll sits at over 700 people, according to ABC News, but that figure is expected to rise.)
The “why” has similarly been answered, even beyond the explanation of the historical animosity between the parties.
Hamas leadership has gone on record stating that a big part of this bloody offensive was to use hostages as a bargaining chip to free Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons.
That just leaves the “how” part of this horrific episode left unexplained and trying to get to the bottom of that raises all manner of concern about just how much Israel and its allies knew — or didn’t know — about this invasion.
One of the biggest red flags comes from one of Israel’s biggest allies, courtesy of The Atlantic.
That ally? The United States of America.
That red flag? The remarks made by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan at The Atlantic Festival, which took place over Sept. 28-29.
After rattling off a number of purported successes and accomplishments in the Middle East by President Joe Biden and his administration, Sullivan dropped this doozy: “The Middle East region is quieter today than it has been in two decades.”
Sullivan spoke on Friday, Sept. 29th.
Just eight days later, on Saturday, Oct. 7th, Hamas launched its assault.
How was Sullivan so wrong about how it’s “quieter” in the Middle East than it’s been in decades?
Now, in fairness, there is always the possibility that Sullivan knew something catastrophic was afoot and simply opted not to divulge that in a public forum.
But in that case, that would mean Israel and allies knew what was coming and still failed to do anything about it — a considerably darker scenario.
Occam’s razor would suggest that, as the devastating results and scrambling response to the invasion attested to, this was a genuine surprise.
You can judge for yourself if you think Sullivan’s remarks are authentic below:
Additionally, even before the Hamas invasion, there was ample reason to doubt the veracity of Sullivan’s remarks.
It’s well-documented at this point that Biden’s disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal left a vacuum of power and a whole lot of weaponry and equipment in the country, creating the perfect Petri dish of circumstances for attacks just like the one Hamas launched.
Regardless of who knew what and when they knew it, you don’t need any advanced intel to know what’s next: Israel has declared war for the first time in 50 years.
Things are about to get a lot worse and a lot bloodier before they get any better.
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What reasons might explain Jake Sullivan’s mistaken perception of the situation in the Middle East?
W.westernjournal.com/category/politics/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Politics is often a complex and rapidly evolving sphere, and it is our duty to report on it accurately and objectively. However, there are instances where even the most informed individuals and advisors can get it so wrong. This appears to be the case with Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor to President Joe Biden, who made a startlingly incorrect statement just one week before the recent massacre in Israel.
In an interview at The Atlantic Festival on September 28-29, Sullivan boasted about the perceived successes and accomplishments of President Biden and his administration in the Middle East. He claimed that the region was “quieter today than it has been in two decades.” However, just eight days later, Hamas launched a brutal and deadly assault on southern Israel, resulting in a significant loss of life.
The question arises: how was Sullivan so mistaken about the situation in the Middle East? There are several possible explanations, but the most plausible one seems to be that this was a genuine surprise, even to those in positions of power and influence. Occam’s razor suggests that the devastating consequences of the invasion and the subsequent scramble to respond indicate that Sullivan’s statement was not based on any advanced intelligence or foresight.
It is crucial to note that even before the Hamas invasion, there were already reasons to doubt the accuracy of Sullivan’s remarks. The disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan by the Biden administration left a power vacuum and an abundance of weaponry and equipment in the country, creating fertile ground for attacks similar to the one carried out by Hamas.
Regardless of whether or not Sullivan had prior knowledge of the invasion, the fact remains that Israel has now declared war for the first time in 50 years. The situation in the region is poised to escalate, and the consequences are likely to be severe.
This episode raises important questions about the level of intelligence and understanding that the United States and its allies have regarding events in the Middle East. It also underscores the significance of accurate and reliable information in shaping foreign policy decisions and ensuring the safety and security of nations.
As we grapple with the aftermath of this tragic event, it is essential that we learn from mistakes and strive for a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges of the world we live in. Only through honest reflection and a commitment to better information gathering and analysis can we hope to avoid similar calamities in the future.
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