{"id":2121104,"date":"2023-12-10T13:57:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T18:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bernie-sanders-rejects-a-permanent-ceasefire-between-israel-and-hamas\/"},"modified":"2023-12-10T14:00:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T19:00:28","slug":"bernie-sanders-rejects-a-permanent-ceasefire-between-israel-and-hamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bernie-sanders-rejects-a-permanent-ceasefire-between-israel-and-hamas\/","title":{"rendered":"Bernie Sanders opposes &#8216;permanent ceasefire&#8217; between Israel and Hamas"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fbernie-sanders-rejects-a-permanent-ceasefire-between-israel-and-hamas%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=2121104&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>Democratic\u2062 socialist Sen. \u2064Bernie Sanders: \u200bHamas is Committed to &#8220;Permanent \u2062War&#8221; Against Israel<\/h2>\n<p>During a captivating interview\u2064 over the weekend, Democratic socialist Sen.\u200c Bernie Sanders \u200b(I-VT) \u2062boldly \u200bstated\u200b that Israel cannot achieve a &#8220;permanent ceasefire&#8221; with Hamas. He passionately described Hamas as a genocidal\u200d terrorist group that is unwavering in its commitment to &#8220;a permanent war&#8221; against Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Sanders made\u200c these powerful remarks\u2063 in response to a question from CBS\u200c News host Margaret\u2062 Brennan during a Sunday interview on &#8220;Face The\u200b Nation.&#8221; Brennan inquired about far-Left\u200d members \u200dof the House of Representatives who are advocating \u200dfor \u200da\u2062 permanent ceasefire.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So progressives like Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Rashida Tlaib have been clear \u2062and calling for a \u200cceasefire,&#8221; Brennan stated. &#8220;You&#8217;ve taken some flack because you have not.\u2062 The United States government is opposing a\u2064 ceasefire as well, and they&#8217;re isolated at\u2063 the\u200b (United \u200cNations) on that point.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Curious about Sanders&#8217; stance, Brennan asked, \u2062&#8221;Why is\u200c it you oppose\u2062 a ceasefire?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sanders responded passionately, expressing his support\u2064 for &#8220;a humanitarian pause&#8221; that would include the release of \u2063all hostages held \u2063by Hamas. He emphasized the urgent need \u2064for the U.N. \u200cand \u2062other agencies to provide vital humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200cwhen it \u200dcame to a permanent ceasefire, Sanders expressed skepticism. &#8220;In terms\u2063 of a permanent ceasefire, I don&#8217;t know \u200bhow you could have \u200ca\u2062 permanent ceasefire with Hamas, who\u2062 have repeatedly declared their \u2063desire to\u200d destroy Israel,&#8221; he explained. &#8220;Their unwavering commitment to a permanent war makes \u2063it challenging to establish a lasting ceasefire.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He further\u2064 added, &#8220;I believe\u200d Israel has the right \u2064to defend\u200c itself and take action against Hamas.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bernie Sanders on Face \u200cThe Nation: <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t know how you \u200bcan have a permanent ceasefire with Hamas who has said\u2062 before October 7 and\u200b after October 7\u200b that they want to destroy \u2062Israel and they want a \u200cpermanent war. I don&#8217;t \u2064know\u200b how\u200c you have a permanent ceasefire \u200cwith an \u200cattitude&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/t51mGmUn0g\">pic.twitter.com\/t51mGmUn0g<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Yashar Ali\u2063 \ud83d\udc18 (@yashar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/yashar\/status\/1733885042458562955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 10, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200b What is \u2062Sanders&#8217; opinion\u200b on Hamas&#8217;s commitment to a \u2062permanent ceasefire?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Permanent ceasefire in \u2063the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Do you \u200bagree with\u2062 them?&#8221; Brennan asked Sanders.<\/p>\n<p>In his response, Sanders did not mince words. He emphatically stated, &#8220;I think you have a \u200dsituation where Hamas is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-was-slammed-for-bombing-gaza-building-that-housed-ap-but-israel-says-hamas-was-building-anti-iron-dome-device-there\/\" title=\"Israel Was Slammed For Bombing Gaza Building That Housed AP. But Israel Says Hamas Was Building Anti-Iron Dome Device There.\">genocidal terrorist organization<\/a>. They are committed \u200dto \u2063the destruction of Israel. They will not allow a permanent ceasefire.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The senator&#8217;s strong condemnation of Hamas is consistent with his long-held stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Throughout his political career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of Israeli policies, particularly regarding the \u200ctreatment of \u200bPalestinians. However, his criticism of Hamas demonstrates that he recognizes the group&#8217;s role in perpetuating the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Sanders went on to \u200dexplain his position further, highlighting\u2063 the complex nature of the conflict. He\u200c acknowledged the suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians and stressed the importance of finding a peaceful \u2064solution. However, he emphasized that Hamas&#8217;s commitment to violence makes achieving \u2063a \u200cpermanent ceasefire virtually impossible.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think we need to recognize the suffering of the Palestinian people, especially\u200b in Gaza,&#8221; Sanders said. &#8220;But at the same time, \u2062we cannot ignore the fact that Hamas\u200c is committed to a permanent war against Israel. We\u200d cannot expect Israel to \u200bmake unilateral concessions when they are constantly under the threat of rocket attacks and terrorist acts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sanders&#8217; remarks provide a refreshing perspective in the ongoing debate \u200csurrounding the \u200bIsraeli-Palestinian conflict. While some on the Left have been quick to blame\u200d Israel for the violence, Sanders reminds us that Hamas plays a significant role in perpetuating \u2063the cycle of violence.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064senator&#8217;s assessment of Hamas as a genocidal terrorist organization also aligns with the views of many Israeli politicians and security \u200cexperts. Hamas has openly called for the destruction of Israel and has launched countless attacks targeting Israeli civilians. It is essential\u2063 to confront and \u200dcondemn such\u200b groups if any progress is\u2064 to be made towards\u200c peace in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Sanders&#8217; recognition of the \u2064complexities of the\u2063 conflict and his acknowledgment of Hamas&#8217;s commitment to violence mark him as \u200ca mature and\u200c thoughtful voice in the conversation. While \u200dhe has been a consistent\u200b critic of Israeli\u2064 policies, his assessment\u2064 of Hamas demonstrates a nuanced understanding \u200bof the situation.<\/p>\n<p>In a time when partisan divisions and\u2062 polarizing rhetoric dominate political discourse, Sanders&#8217; willingness to speak out against Hamas&#8217;s actions is commendable. It is a reminder that even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-impeachment-nancy-mace-decries-the-hypocrisy-of-democrats-complaining-about-hearing\/\" title=\"Nancy Mace slams Democrats' 'hypocrisy' on Biden impeachment hearing complaints.\">amidst ideological differences<\/a>, individuals can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-things-to-know-about-the-united-auto-workers-strike\/\" title=\"Key points about the United Auto Workers strike: \n\n1. Ongoing strike by United Auto Workers.\n2. Impacts major automakers in the United States.\n3. Demands include better wages, job security, and healthcare benefits.\">find \u200bcommon ground<\/a> in condemning violence \u200band\u200b advocating for a peaceful resolution.<\/p>\n<p>As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to evolve, it is crucial\u2062 to have\u2062 leaders who can offer nuanced\u2064 perspectives on the situation. Sanders&#8217; recognition of the threat posed by Hamas and his commitment to finding\u2063 a peaceful solution bring hope for a better future in the region.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Democratic socialist Sen. Bernie \u2063Sanders&#8217;s bold statement highlighting Hamas&#8217;s commitment to &#8220;permanent war&#8221; against Israel \u2064is a significant contribution to the ongoing debate surrounding\u2064 the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. \u200cHis assessment \u2062demonstrates a nuanced \u200cunderstanding of the complexities of the situation and reminds us of the role Hamas \u200cplays in perpetuating \u200cviolence. Sanders&#8217; condemnation of \u200dHamas&#8217;s actions\u200d and commitment to finding a peaceful solution \u200doffer hope for a brighter future\u2062 in \u200bthe region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stated in a recent interview that Israel cannot achieve a lasting peace with Hamas, as they are a genocidal terrorist organization dedicated to an ongoing war against Israel. 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