In a recent interview on CBS's "Face the Nation," Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, criticized President Joe Biden's approach to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, accusing him of siding with Hamas.
The conflict was initiated by Hamas on October 7th when it launched attacks on Israeli civilians.
"Joe Bidens position is de facto for Hamas victory at this point. Israels goal is to destroy Hamas, which committed the worst atrocity against Jews since World War II. Hamass goal is to survive," Cotton stated.
Cotton emphasized the need for Israel to take decisive action in Rafah to eliminate Hamas. He warned, "If Israel does not go into Rafah and destroy Hamas in Rafah, Hamas will survive."
The senator also criticized Biden's stance on providing military aid to Israel, claiming that the President was willing to withhold the necessary resources for Israel to launch an attack on Rafah.
Cotton expressed his dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's current policy comments on Hamas, describing them as "weaselly, mealy-mouthed politics." He also criticized Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments, which he perceived as an attempt to balance between the pro-Hamas faction of their party and the pro-Israel majority of the American people.
Despite international condemnation for bombing Hamas terrorists, Cotton defended Israel's actions, stating, "Israel is doing more than any military in history, in all likelihood, to prevent civilian casualties."
Cotton blamed Hamas for the civilian casualties, arguing that if the group did not use civilians as shields, there would be no civilian casualties. He also suggested that if Hamas surrendered and released all hostages, civilian suffering in Gaza would end.
The senator further accused Biden of imposing "a de facto arms embargo on Israel and sanctions on Israelis," based on Biden's recent statement that he would not send offensive weapons to Israel.
Cotton also highlighted the potential change in America's policy toward Israel if there is a change in the presidency after the November general election. He quoted former President Trump's recent statement that he would fully support Israel with the necessary weapons, a stance that contrasts sharply with Biden's.
In a report by The Washington Post, it was revealed that U.S. intelligence agencies are collaborating with Israel to identify key Hamas leaders to prevent a widespread attack. Meanwhile, The Times of Israel reported Biden's statement that a ceasefire could be possible if the hostages taken on October 7th are released.
"Israel said its up to Hamas; if they wanted to do it, we could end it tomorrow. And the ceasefire would begin tomorrow," Biden was quoted as saying.
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