{"id":2059365,"date":"2023-10-07T21:53:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T01:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-biden-adviser-bragged-of-quiet-middle-east-one-week-before-hamas-attacked-israel\/"},"modified":"2023-10-07T21:54:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T01:54:31","slug":"top-biden-adviser-bragged-of-quiet-middle-east-one-week-before-hamas-attacked-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-biden-adviser-bragged-of-quiet-middle-east-one-week-before-hamas-attacked-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden adviser boasted of calm Middle East before Hamas struck Israel."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftop-biden-adviser-bragged-of-quiet-middle-east-one-week-before-hamas-attacked-israel%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2059365&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Relative Calm in the Middle East Shattered as Hamas Launches Surprise Attack<\/h2>\n<p>Just one \u200cweek before\u2064 Hamas \u2062launched a \u2062devastating surprise\u200d attack in Israel, a top aide to\u200b President Joe Biden made a bold claim \u200cabout the state of \u2064the Middle\u2063 East. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake \u200bSullivan declared, &#8220;The \u2064Middle East region is quieter today than \u2064it has \u2062been in two decades.&#8221;\u2063 However, his words would soon\u200c be proven tragically wrong.<\/p>\n<p>In a speech at The Atlantic \u200bFestival, Sullivan discussed the progress made by the Biden administration in stabilizing the region. He highlighted the 19-month truce in Yemen, the\u200d cessation\u2062 of Iranian attacks against U.S. forces, and the stable presence in Iraq. However, \u2062he also acknowledged that these achievements were fragile \u2063and could change at any\u2062 moment.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, Sullivan&#8217;s optimistic assessment was shattered when Hamas launched its attack on Israel. In the ensuing 24 hours, \u200chundreds of people lost their lives, and thousands were wounded. \u2064Israel declared a &#8220;state of war,&#8221;\u200b while Hamas \u2064called\u200c for broader &#8220;Islamic resistance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The timing of \u2064Sullivan&#8217;s comments couldn&#8217;t have been worse.\u200d Clips of his speech quickly spread \u200con social media, leading to\u200d a torrent of criticism directed at him and \u2064the Biden administration. Critics drew\u200b parallels to past controversies, such as the Benghazi embassy attack \u200dand the \u200c2016 \u200dpresidential election.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Biden National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (last week): &#8220;The Middle East region is quieter today than it has been in two decades&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/59MYUXhmHf\">pic.twitter.com\/59MYUXhmHf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RNC\u2062 Research (@RNCResearch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RNCResearch\/status\/1710747691024879691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The backlash against Sullivan was fierce. Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton called him out \u2064for his involvement \u200cin the Benghazi and Russia hoaxes, while The Federalist\u2063 Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway labeled him a &#8220;liar and \u2063a fraud.&#8221; Richard Grenell, \u200da former ambassador \u2062and acting director of national intelligence, expressed concerns\u2064 about the\u200b Biden team&#8217;s ability \u200dto keep\u2062 the country safe.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to \u2064the administration&#8217;s troubles, they\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-fed-nominee-suffers-from-selective-amnesia-more-than-35-times-in-response-to-senate-republicans\/\" title=\"Biden Fed Nominee Suffers from 'Selective Amnesia' More than 35 Times in Response to Senate Republicans\">faced intense scrutiny<\/a> over a $6 billion agreement with \u200dIran that secured\u200b the release of American prisoners. Critics questioned whether the \u200bunlocked \u200bfunds were tied\u200c to\u200b the attack in Israel, but\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-russia-separatists-mobilise-alleging-immediate-threat-of-aggression-from-ukraine-govt\/\" title=\"Pro-Russia Separatists Mobilise, Alleging 'Immediate Threat of Aggression' from Ukraine Govt\">officials vehemently denied<\/a> any connection, stating\u200d that the money was strictly for humanitarian purposes.<\/p>\n<p>In response \u2063to the escalating conflict, President \u200bBiden took\u200c to\u200b social media\u2064 to reaffirm his unwavering commitment to \u200bIsrael&#8217;s security. However, the situation in the Middle East had undeniably taken a turn for the worse, casting doubt on Sullivan&#8217;s earlier claims \u2063of relative calm.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can the international\u2064 community play\u2062 an\u200b active role in de-escalating tensions and promoting dialogue to\u200c prevent further loss of life and destruction\u2063 in the Middle East<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E were \u2062killed and\u200d thousands were injured in the conflict. Rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel, targeting civilian\u200c areas \u200band <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massive-mystery-explosion-at-key-rail-yard-forces-4-mile-wide-evacuation-due-to-deadly-chemicals-no-clues-yet\/\" title=\"Enormous blast at rail yard prompts wide evacuation over lethal chemicals - No leads so far.\">causing widespread panic<\/a>\u200c and destruction. Israel retaliated with airstrikes on Hamas targets \u200bin \u200dGaza, resulting in further \u2064casualties and devastation.\u200b The\u200c relative\u2063 calm that had been touted just \u200cdays before\u2062 was now shattered,\u200c replaced by fear, violence, and uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>The surprise attack by Hamas serves as a stark reminder of the volatile nature\u2064 of the Middle East. Despite temporary periods of stability, the underlying tensions and conflicts in the region \u2064can quickly escalate and erupt into violence. The root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remain unresolved, and the long-standing grievances on both\u2062 sides continue\u2063 to fuel\u2063 animosity and hostility.<\/p>\n<p>This latest round of violence has\u2062 once again \u200chighlighted the urgent need \u2063for a lasting and comprehensive solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. \u200cInternational efforts to broker peace \u2064have \u200brepeatedly failed, leaving both Israelis and\u200c Palestinians caught in a \u200dcycle of violence and \u200csuffering. It is \u200cclear that \u2062a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-biden-adviser-bragged-of-quiet-middle-east-one-week-before-hamas-attacked-israel\/\" title=\"Biden adviser boasted of calm Middle East before Hamas struck Israel.\">sustainable resolution\u2064 requires meaningful dialogue<\/a>, mutual \u200brecognition, \u200band a \u2063commitment to addressing the legitimate aspirations \u2063of both parties.<\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath of the attack, world leaders have called for\u2062 an\u2064 immediate ceasefire and a return to negotiations. The \u2062United Nations, European \u200dUnion, and various countries have expressed their deep concern over the escalating violence and the loss of \u2063civilian lives. They have \u200durged all parties to \u2062exercise\u200d restraint and seek \u200da \u200dpeaceful resolution through diplomacy rather than further \u200cmilitary action.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200dthe situation \u2063continues to unfold, it is crucial for the\u200c international community to play an active role in \u200cde-escalating \u200dtensions and\u200d promoting \u2062dialogue. The Middle East remains a powder keg of regional rivalries, sectarian tensions, and \u200dcompeting interests. Without external intervention and \u200bsupport, the cycle of violence \u2063is\u2062 likely \u200dto continue, resulting in further loss\u2062 of\u2063 life and destruction.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is essential for all \u2064parties involved to prioritize the protection of \u2064civilian lives and adhere to their obligations under international humanitarian \u2064law. The targeting of innocent civilians, \u2062whether through rocket attacks or \u2063airstrikes, is not \u2062only morally reprehensible but also escalates tensions and impedes the \u200dprospects for peace.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the relative calm in the Middle\u2062 East, as proclaimed by U.S. National\u2062 Security Adviser \u2064Jake Sullivan, has been shattered by \u2064the surprise attack \u2063launched \u2064by Hamas. This incident serves as\u2062 a reminder of the\u2063 fragile\u2062 and \u2064volatile nature of the region. It is imperative for\u2063 the international community to redouble \u2064its efforts to facilitate\u200d a peaceful\u200b resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and prevent further loss \u200dof life and destruction.\u200d Only through meaningful dialogue, mutual\u2062 recognition, and a commitment to addressing the legitimate \u200baspirations of both parties \u2062can a lasting \u200dpeace be achieved in the Middle East.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>that the Biden administration&#8217;s approach had contributed to the stability. However, just days later, Hamas launched an unexpected assault on Israel, shattering the perceived calmness. Despite the initial optimism, the situation in the Middle East remains volatile, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced by the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2059366,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2059365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2059365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2059365"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2059365\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2059366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2059365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2059365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2059365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}