{"id":2121156,"date":"2023-12-10T15:33:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T20:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sanders-abandons-progressives-support-for-gaza-ceasefire-because-hamas-wants-permanent-war\/"},"modified":"2023-12-10T15:37:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T20:37:17","slug":"sanders-abandons-progressives-support-for-gaza-ceasefire-because-hamas-wants-permanent-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sanders-abandons-progressives-support-for-gaza-ceasefire-because-hamas-wants-permanent-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanders withdraws progressive backing for Gaza ceasefire due to Hamas&#8217; desire for &#8216;endless conflict"},"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\">28<\/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%2Fsanders-abandons-progressives-support-for-gaza-ceasefire-because-hamas-wants-permanent-war%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=2121156&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>Sen. Bernie Sanders Opposes Permanent Ceasefire with Hamas, Citing Their Desire for &#8220;Permanent War&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>During an interview on CBS This Morning, Sen.\u2063 Bernie Sanders (I-VT) expressed his opposition to\u200b a permanent ceasefire between Israel\u2064 and the Hamas terrorist \u2063group. He\u200c argued \u200cthat Hamas has repeatedly stated\u200c their intention to destroy\u2064 Israel and engage in &#8220;permanent war,&#8221; making a lasting ceasefire impossible.<\/p>\n<p>This\u2062 stance \u200bsets Sanders apart from many Democratic lawmakers, including Reps. Alexandria\u200c Ocasio-Cortez, Jamaal \u200dBowman, Rashida Tlaib, and Ilhan Omar, who have\u2063 called for \u200ba permanent\u2063 ceasefire. While Sanders supports efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-rejects-bidens-push-for-pause-in-gaza-operation-to-crush-hamas\/\" title=\"Israel refuses Biden's request to halt Gaza operation against Hamas.\">free hostages held<\/a> by Hamas, he believes that a permanent ceasefire is \u200bnot the solution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.<\/p>\n<h3>Israel&#8217;s Right to Defend Itself, Targeting Hamas, Not Palestinians<\/h3>\n<p>When asked about Israel&#8217;s justification for its war \u2063with Hamas, Sanders\u2062 acknowledged\u200b Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself. However, he emphasized the importance of targeting Hamas specifically and not inflicting harm on the \u200dPalestinian people as a \u200bwhole.<\/p>\n<p>The debate surrounding a permanent ceasefire arises following a temporary \u200bone that occurred last month, resulting in the release \u2063of over 100 hostages. Nevertheless, there\u2064 are \u2063still more than\u200d 100 hostages \u200cremaining \u200dcaptive in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p>Reports have also \u200bemerged \u2063suggesting that Hamas has \u2062sexually abused hostages \u2064taken during\u2062 the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks. While the White House has not confirmed specific cases, National \u200bSecurity \u2064Council spokesman John Kirby stated that \u200bit is &#8220;safe to assume&#8221; that Hamas continues to use sexual violence as a weapon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is a sick truth of this particular group that they use sexual violence\u200b as\u200b a weapon and a tool,&#8221;\u200d Kirby said. &#8220;That&#8217;s a matter of record, particularly since the \u200cseventh of October and the testimonies of some released hostages.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 What are Sen. Bernie Sanders&#8217; security concerns regarding a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Security Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>Introduction<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Bernie Sanders,\u2063 a prominent figure in American politics known for his progressive stances, has come out\u200c in opposition to the idea of a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Citing security concerns as his primary motivation, Sanders\u200c has sparked a \u200bheated debate\u2063 on the \u2064need for continued military operations in the region. This article aims to explore the\u200b reasoning behind Sanders&#8217; opposition and shed light on the broader implications of his stance.<\/p>\n<p>Sanders&#8217; Concerns<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Sanders, often a vocal critic of U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zelenskys-groveling-pr-offensive-hits-the-dc-unipartys-sweet-spot\/\" title=\"Zelensky\u2019s Groveling PR Offensive Hits The DC Uniparty\u2019s Sweet Spot\">military interventions abroad<\/a>, argues that a permanent ceasefire with Hamas\u200c without addressing the root causes of the conflict would be counterproductive. He \u2063fears that if\u200d a ceasefire were established without addressing the underlying issues, it could lead to further violence in the future. Sanders believes that a comprehensive resolution that includes addressing the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, empowering moderate Palestinian leaders, and promoting a two-state solution is necessary to ensure a lasting peace.<\/p>\n<p>Security Implications<\/p>\n<p>Sanders&#8217; concern for security stems from the historical \u200bcontext of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In the past, temporary ceasefires have been rendered ineffective due to a lack\u2062 of\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-dept-confirms-at-least-22-americans-killed-in-hamas-attacks\/\" title=\"State Dept confirms 22 Americans killed in Hamas attacks.\">addressing core issues<\/a>. This \u200bhas resulted in sporadic outbreaks of violence, putting the lives of both Israelis and Palestinians\u2062 in danger. Sanders believes that a \u2063comprehensive solution, even if it involves continued military operations, would be a more pragmatic approach in \u2064the long run.<\/p>\n<p>The Humanitarian Crisis<\/p>\n<p>The humanitarian crisis in the\u200d Gaza Strip is another factor driving Sanders&#8217; opposition to \u200da permanent \u2063ceasefire without a comprehensive resolution. He highlights the dire living conditions faced by the people of Gaza \u2063due to ongoing conflicts and the long-standing Israeli blockade. Sanders argues that any ceasefire agreement should include provisions to \u200bprovide aid, improve infrastructure,\u200d and address the basic needs \u2063of\u200c the Gazan population. Without addressing these pressing issues, a permanent ceasefire alone would be \u2062insufficient and unlikely to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-a-long-tradition-in-rhode-island-sheldon-whitehouse-defends-membership-at-all-white-private-beach-club\/\" title=\"\u2018It\u2019s A Long Tradition In Rhode Island\u2019: Sheldon Whitehouse Defends Membership At All-White Private Beach Club\">bring lasting change<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Implications of a Two-State Solution<\/p>\n<p>Sanders&#8217; \u200bopposition to a permanent ceasefire also reflects his commitment to\u200c a two-state solution as the ultimate resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He believes\u200b that a \u200dceasefire without progress towards \u2062a two-state solution could hinder the establishment of a future Palestinian state.\u2063 Without clear guidelines and efforts towards \u200bcreating an independent Palestinian\u2062 state \u200dalongside \u2062Israel, Sanders\u2063 fears the prolonged occupation and the consequent grievances may perpetuate violence in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Bernie Sanders&#8217; opposition to a permanent ceasefire \u2062with Hamas is rooted in his concerns \u2062for lasting security\u200d and the\u200c need for a comprehensive \u200cresolution \u200dto the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His stance emphasizes the importance of \u2063addressing the humanitarian crisis and working towards a two-state solution. While his views have sparked debate,\u2064 they serve as a reminder of\u200d the challenges faced when\u200c seeking to establish a lasting peace in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) opposes a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, citing Hamas&#8217; desire for &#8220;permanent war&#8221; with Israel. This stance contrasts with several Democratic lawmakers, such as Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Jamaal Bowman, who advocate for a permanent ceasefire<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2121157,"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-2121156","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\/2121156","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=2121156"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2121156\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2121157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2121156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2121156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2121156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}