{"id":2088693,"date":"2023-11-03T02:31:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T06:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-pompeo-says-if-us-is-viewed-as-weak-crisis-could-expand-dramatically\/"},"modified":"2023-11-03T02:33:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T06:33:31","slug":"israel-war-pompeo-says-if-us-is-viewed-as-weak-crisis-could-expand-dramatically","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-pompeo-says-if-us-is-viewed-as-weak-crisis-could-expand-dramatically\/","title":{"rendered":"Pompeo warns that if the US appears weak, the Israel war crisis may escalate significantly."},"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\">30<\/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%2Fisrael-war-pompeo-says-if-us-is-viewed-as-weak-crisis-could-expand-dramatically%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=2088693&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>Former Secretary of \u200cState Mike Pompeo Slams Biden Administration&#8217;s &#8220;Weakness&#8221; in Response to Hamas Assault<\/h2>\n<p>Former Secretary of\u2063 State Mike Pompeo strongly criticized the Biden administration&#8217;s handling of the recent Hamas\u200b attack on Israel, \u200cwarning that their perceived weakness could lead to a significant escalation \u2063of the crisis.\u200b Pompeo expressed his disbelief \u200dat\u200b President Biden&#8217;s call for a pause \u2062in Israel&#8217;s ground operation \u200dagainst Hamas to provide aid to Palestinians in Gaza,\u200b stating that there is &#8220;no logical \u200bexplanation&#8221;\u200b for such a decision.<\/p>\n<p>Pompeo emphasized the importance of prioritizing\u200d America&#8217;s interests and supporting Israeli Prime \u200dMinister Benjamin Netanyahu in his \u2063mission to eradicate \u200cHamas. He argued that diverting attention and resources to \u2063address a second front in\u2062 America would only\u2064 hinder the fight against \u200bHamas.<\/p>\n<h3>Biden Heckled by\u200c Rabbi Advocating for Gaza Ceasefire<\/h3>\n<p>During \u2063a campaign stop, President Biden faced criticism from a \u200crabbi \u200dwho called for a ceasefire in\u2064 Gaza.\u200c In response, Biden \u2064suggested a pause in the conflict to secure the release of prisoners held by Hamas. Pompeo disagreed\u200d with this \u2063approach, asserting that it would only further\u200c endanger Israel&#8217;s\u2064 security in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Pompeo also criticized President Biden and Secretary of State Antony\u200b Blinken\u200c for \u2063failing to\u2064 acknowledge the true root of the crisis in the Middle East, \u2064which he identified as Iran. He argued that addressing Iran&#8217;s\u200c involvement \u2064is crucial to resolving \u200bthe ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n<p>When \u200dasked about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uk-may-ease-ccp-virus-lockdown-from-march-foreign-secretary-says\/\" title=\"UK May Ease CCP Virus Lockdown From March, Foreign Secretary Says\">worst-case scenario<\/a> for the crisis,\u2064 Pompeo expressed\u2063 concern about the potential \u2063for regional and international involvement.\u2064 He highlighted \u2062the risk of \u200cArab states distancing \u2062themselves from the United States due to perceived lack of \u2062support. Additionally, \u200bhe mentioned the \u2062possibility of North Korea and Russia providing weapons and the potential for cyberattacks and terrorist\u200b cells \u2064in Europe and the United\u2064 States.<\/p>\n<p>Pompeo \u2062concluded by asserting that the United States&#8217; perceived weakness has emboldened Hamas \u2062and\u200c allowed them to act with impunity.\u2062 He criticized President Biden\u2062 and Democratic leaders \u200cfor demanding that Hamas be granted impunity, \u200dstating that it undermines \u200dAmerican\u200d interests.<\/p>\n<p>Pompeo also highlighted the foreign policy achievements of the\u200c Trump administration, noting the absence\u2062 of European and Middle Eastern wars \u2064during their tenure.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">The \u200dWashington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are Ed&#8217;s arguments for standing by Israel and supporting their right to defend themselves against terrorist attacks?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ed the importance\u2063 of\u2063 standing\u2063 by Israel and supporting their right to defend themselves against terrorist attacks.\u200d He argued that a pause in Israel&#8217;s operation would only give Hamas an opportunity to regroup,\u200d rearm, and continue launching attacks on innocent civilians. Pompeo accused the Biden administration of showing weakness and questioned\u200d their \u2063commitment to the security of Israel, a close ally of the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Pompeo criticized the \u2064administration&#8217;s approach to the \u2062conflict,\u2063 stating that their emphasis on diplomacy and negotiation with Hamas is counterproductive. He argued that Hamas, as a designated\u200d terrorist organization, cannot be trusted to uphold \u200dany \u200bagreements and that engaging \u2062in dialogue with them only legitimizes their actions. Instead, Pompeo advocated for\u2063 a more assertive stance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-pompeo-says-if-us-is-viewed-as-weak-crisis-could-expand-dramatically\/\" title=\"Pompeo warns that if the US appears weak, the Israel war crisis may escalate significantly.\">including providing full support<\/a> to \u200bIsrael\u2063 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-ally-qatars-ties-to-terrorism-scrutinized-after-hamas-attack-on-israel\/\" title=\"Qatar's links to terrorism under scrutiny after Hamas attack on Israel.\">exerting diplomatic pressure<\/a>\u200d on countries that support \u200dor \u200dfund Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Pompeo \u2062also highlighted the danger of Iran&#8217;s involvement\u200c in the conflict. He noted Iran&#8217;s long-standing support for\u2062 Hamas and their \u200dsupply of weapons and funds to the terrorist group. \u2064He called on the Biden administration to address the\u2062 threat posed by Iran and take decisive\u200c action to prevent the \u200bescalation of the conflict. Pompeo stressed the\u200d need for a strong and coordinated international response to neutralize Iran&#8217;s influence in the region and protect the interests of the United States and its allies.<\/p>\n<p>The former Secretary of State concluded by expressing\u2063 his concern that the Biden administration&#8217;s\u2064 perceived \u200cweakness could embolden\u2063 other adversaries around the world. He argued that the United States \u2062must project strength and resolute leadership to deter \u2063aggression and safeguard global security. Pompeo urged the\u2062 administration to reassess its\u200c approach to the \u200cIsrael-Hamas conflict and take immediate action to support Israel and combat the threat posed by Hamas and its \u200cbackers.<\/p>\n<p>In response to Pompeo&#8217;s \u2062remarks, the Biden administration defended their actions and reiterated their commitment to the security and well-being\u200b of\u2064 both Israelis and Palestinians. They \u200demphasized the importance\u200b of a ceasefire to prevent further loss of innocent lives and create \u200can environment conducive to negotiations for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-israel-and-saudi-arabia-on-cusp-of-region-changing-peace-netanyahu-says\/\" title=\"VIDEO: Netanyahu predicts groundbreaking peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia\">lasting peace agreement<\/a>. The administration also \u200creiterated their dedication to\u2062 the\u2063 longstanding US-Israel relationship and\u2063 their efforts to\u2062 promote \u200cstability in the region.<\/p>\n<p>As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, \u200cthe \u200bcriticisms and concerns raised by Pompeo highlight the complexities\u200d and challenges faced by \u200bthe Biden administration.\u200c The delicate balance of supporting Israel while advocating for a peaceful resolution is indeed a difficult task. It remains to be \u200dseen how the Biden administration will navigate this crisis and its impact on US foreign\u2062 policy in the Middle East.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hamas. Pompeo criticized Biden&#8217;s administration for being weak, claiming it contributed to the deadly assault on Israel by Hamas. He cautioned that if this fragility continues, the crisis could escalate significantly. The former Secretary of State questioned Biden&#8217;s decision to call for a halt in Israel&#8217;s ground operation, stating it lacked logical reasoning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2088694,"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":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2088693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"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\/2088693","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2088693"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2088693\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2088694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2088693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2088693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2088693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}