In a recent interview, Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential candidate, expressed her concern over the lack of support from Islamic nations for the civilians in Gaza facing an imminent ground invasion by Israel. She also took the opportunity to critique former US President Barack Obama and the current President, Joe Biden, for their involvement in the Iranian nuclear deal, which she believes has contributed to the strengthening of Hamas and Hezbollah.
Haley emphasized the importance of caring for the innocent Palestinian citizens caught in the crossfire, highlighting that they are the ones who never asked for such a crisis. However, she questioned the role of Arab countries in providing assistance. Specifically, she mentioned Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt, even pointing out the substantial financial aid the US extends to Egypt. Haley wondered why these nations were not opening their doors to the Palestinians seeking refuge.
She then offered her perspective on this issue, suggesting that the reluctance of Arab countries to assist is primarily due to their concerns about vetting refugees and the potential presence of Hamas within their borders. She argued that if these nations do not trust who is right or wrong and do not wish to harbor such groups, it is understandable that Israel might share similar concerns.
Haley anticipated that these Islamic nations might ultimately blame the United States and Israel for the ongoing crisis, but she urged people not to fall for this rhetoric. She asserted that these nations possess the capacity to resolve the situation if they choose to intervene and persuade Hamas to allow the safe exit of civilians.
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She pointed out that countries like Qatar maintain ties with Hamas and that Iran continues to fund these activities without taking a stand. However, she predicted that these Arab countries would remain silent, allowing the blame to fall on Israel and the United States.
Haley strongly emphasized that Hamas aims to prevent civilians from leaving Gaza to use them as human shields and manipulate public opinion with images of casualties, particularly children. She reminded viewers of the atrocities committed by Hamas, including violence against girls and infants, and their chants of “Death to Israel, death to America.”
The former US ambassador to the United Nations urged the international community to remember the true nature of Hamas. She expected Arab countries to vilify Israel for the imminent events and question its commitment to the Palestinian people.
Haley then criticized the actions of the Biden administration, arguing that reentering the Iran nuclear deal had empowered Iran and indirectly strengthened militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. She pointed to the previous success of sanctions in undermining Iran’s economy and lamented the relaxation of those measures by the current administration.
The post closed with a summary of recent events, outlining the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas, which have resulted in significant casualties in both regions.
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Haley further raised concerns about the financial implications of previous dealings with Iran, especially in the context of American hostages, and the potential future demands Iran may make given their receipt of substantial funds.
In conclusion, Haley urged for a united front to support Israel, emphasizing that while the images of suffering are harrowing, it is essential to stand by Israel when it responds to attacks.
