{"id":2085542,"date":"2023-10-31T15:47:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T19:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-israel-ceasefire-would-allow-hamas-to-remain\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T15:49:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T19:49:44","slug":"blinken-israel-ceasefire-would-allow-hamas-to-remain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-israel-ceasefire-would-allow-hamas-to-remain\/","title":{"rendered":"Blinken: Israel ceasefire lets Hamas &#8216;persist&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/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%2Fblinken-israel-ceasefire-would-allow-hamas-to-remain%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=2085542&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--><blockquote>\n<h2>US Secretary of State Warns Ceasefire Could \u200dEmpower Hamas<\/h2>\n<p>During \u2064a recent Senate hearing, Antony \u2064Blinken, the United\u200d States Secretary of State, issued\u200c a strong warning about\u2062 the potential consequences of\u200b a ceasefire in the conflict\u2064 between Israel and\u200b Hamas. He emphasized that such\u2063 a ceasefire\u200d would \u2064only serve to &#8220;allow&#8221; the terrorist \u200dgroup to maintain its current position.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Blinken argued that a ceasefire would\u2063 simply consolidate Hamas&#8217; power and enable them to repeat their attacks in \u2064the future. He stressed \u2064that this outcome is not acceptable and \u200bcannot be tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging the importance of providing humanitarian aid to Gaza, which is\u200c controlled by Hamas, \u2064Mr. Blinken emphasized that Israel must be\u200b able to defend itself\u200b against rocket \u2062attacks launched by\u2064 the terrorist \u200bgroup.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Blinken, Austin Testify to Senate on Security\u200c Funding Request<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 10\/31\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Democrats\u200b Pan House Israel Funding Bill\u200d Stripping IRS Funding<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 10\/31\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In early October, Hamas \u2063launched a violent invasion of \u200dIsrael, resulting in numerous casualties and hostage situations. Mr. Blinken emphasized \u200bthat no nation would tolerate such attacks and highlighted the need for humanitarian pauses to \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bass-under-fire-for-praise-of-ethiopian-prime-minister\/\" title=\"Bass Under Fire for Praise of Ethiopian Prime Minister\">ensure assistance reaches<\/a> those in need and protect innocent lives.<\/p>\n<p>However, he also \u2063emphasized the need for change regarding Hamas, stating that a return to the previous status quo,\u200c with Hamas in control of Gaza&#8217;s\u2063 governance\u2063 and security, would\u200c only invite\u2062 further violence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>&#8220;We \u2063can&#8217;t\u200b have a situation where there&#8217;s a reversion to the \u200dstatus quo,\u200d where \u2062when this is over, it goes back to Hamas being responsible\u200d for the governance and so-called security of Gaza because that&#8217;s \u200dsimply an \u2063invitation to repeat what happened and again, no \u200bnation would\u2062 tolerate that,&#8221; he\u200b said.<\/p>\n<h2>Post on Turkey Deleted<\/h2>\n<p>Shortly after the recent wave of Hamas attacks began, Mr. Blinken posted and then deleted \u2064a message \u2064on X (formerly Twitter), expressing support for a Turkey-brokered ceasefire.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Turkish\u2063 Foreign\u2063 Minister \u2063@HakanFidan and\u200b I spoke further on Hamas&#8217; \u2063terrorist attacks on Israel. I encouraged T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s advocacy for a cease-fire\u2064 and the\u2062 release of all hostages held \u2063by\u200d Hamas immediately,&#8221; he posted on Oct. 9.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>During the hearing, \u2062Senator Susan Collins, the \u2063Vice Chair of \u200dthe Senate Appropriations Committee, \u200bexpressed concerns about the potential strategic victory a ceasefire could \u200dprovide for Hamas. She argued that it would allow the group to regroup \u2064and plan future\u2062 attacks without facing any\u2062 consequences \u2064for the devastating\u200d loss\u2063 of Jewish lives.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the\u200d hearing, pro-Palestine protesters interrupted proceedings, demanding a ceasefire. Capitol Police removed the \u200ddemonstrators, causing Mr.\u200c Blinken to pause \u200chis opening remarks.<\/p>\n<p>The focus of the hearing was the Biden\u200c administration&#8217;s \u2063$105 billion\u200b supplemental request \u200cfor Israel, Ukraine,\u2064 and other purposes. The administration has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-israel-ceasefire-would-allow-hamas-to-remain\/\" title=\"Blinken: Israel ceasefire lets Hamas 'persist'\">requested significant funding<\/a> for Israel, Ukraine, \u2062border security, and the \u2064Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans and Democrats have\u2062 differing\u200b opinions on \u2063how to allocate\u2064 the\u2063 funds, with some wanting to separate Ukraine and Israel\u2062 funding and others \u2063advocating for\u200c their combination. Ms. Collins \u200bargued\u200b that\u200d combining assistance to both Jerusalem and Kyiv would make America\u2064 stronger.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Mr. Blinken \u200chighlight the importance of considering the \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/budweiser-maker-promises-free-beer-if-70-of-u-s-adults-vaccinated-by-july-4\/\" title=\"Budweiser Maker Promises Free Beer If 70% Of U.S. Adults Vaccinated By July 4\">long-term implications<\/a> of a ceasefire agreement?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E, is \u200dnot a viable option. He urged all parties involved to work towards\u200d a solution that addresses the underlying issues and prevents future conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Blinken&#8217;s warning comes at a crucial time, as efforts are underway to negotiate \u2062a ceasefire\u200b between Israel\u2063 and Hamas. The\u2062 conflict has led to immense suffering and loss\u200d of life on both \u2063sides, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jill-biden-exchanges-letters-with-sara-netanyahu-amid-israel-hamas-war\/\" title=\"Jill Biden and Sara Netanyahu exchange letters during Israel-Hamas conflict.\">innocent civilians bearing<\/a> the brunt\u200d of the violence.<\/p>\n<p>While there is no denying the urgent \u200dneed for a halt \u2062in hostilities and the provision of\u2063 humanitarian \u200baid, Mr. Blinken stressed the \u200cimportance of \u200dconsidering \u200dthe long-term implications of any ceasefire agreement. Allowing Hamas to maintain its current position, \u2063he argued, would only embolden the group and set the stage for further violence in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cSecretary of\u2062 State acknowledged Israel&#8217;s fundamental right to self-defense and the responsibility\u200b of the international community to support it. He emphasized the \u2064need \u200bfor a comprehensive approach that not only addresses the\u200d immediate\u2064 crisis but also addresses the deeper issues\u2064 at play.<\/p>\n<p>It is clear that the current\u2064 situation is unsustainable and demands concerted \u200befforts to find a lasting solution. \u200bMr. Blinken called on all parties to engage in meaningful dialogue and \u200cdiplomacy to deescalate \u2064tensions and chart a path towards \u200bpeace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>While his warning may be met with\u200d skepticism \u200bby some, the reality is\u2064 that allowing \u2063Hamas to continue\u200c its activities \u200dunchecked would undermine the security and stability \u2063of\u200c the entire region.\u2064 The\u2062 international \u200bcommunity must \u200cnot \u200close sight of this fact and\u200b must act decisively to prevent further violence and suffering.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2064Secretary of State, Antony Blinken&#8217;s \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-foreign-minister-speaks-to-united-nations-officials-to-warn-against-israeli-ground-offensive-in-gaza\/\" title=\"Iran's foreign minister cautions UN against Israeli ground attack in Gaza.\">words carry \u200bweight<\/a> and reflect the official stance of the United States government. His \u200bwarning serves as \u200ba reminder of the complex realities\u2064 and challenges involved in resolving the\u2064 Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the\u2064 goal must be to achieve a just and lasting peace that ensures the security and prosperity of both Israelis\u2062 and Palestinians. This can \u2064only be accomplished through a comprehensive approach \u2062that addresses the root causes of the conflict and provides a viable\u2063 path forward \u2062for all\u200d parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>As the international community\u200d continues to grapple with this ongoing crisis, Mr. Blinken&#8217;s warning serves\u2064 as\u2064 a \u2063call \u200dto action. The consequences of a\u2062 misguided ceasefire could be dire, and all efforts must\u200c be made to prevent \u2062Hamas \u2062from being empowered at the expense of peace \u200dand security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>to continue its activities.&#8221; He emphasized the need for a comprehensive solution that addresses the root causes of the conflict and ensures long-term peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1797,"featured_media":2085543,"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":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2085542","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"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\/2085542","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\/1797"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2085542"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085542\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2085543"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2085542"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2085542"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2085542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}