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Biden White House Says Aid to Palestine “Top Priority” After Hamas Terror Attacks on Israel

Charlie Kirk Staff

10/24/2023

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Biden White House Says Aid to Palestine “Top Priority” After Hamas Terror Attacks on Israel

In a White House press conference on Monday, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre attempted to defend President Biden’s controversial commitment to providing humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

“As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, President Biden has made it a top priority to ensure that the Palestinian people receive urgently needed humanitarian aid,” Jean-Pierre proclaimed, evoking mixed reactions.

President Biden’s dedication to this cause has raised numerous concerns, with skeptics pointing to the realities on the ground. While the administration insists the aid will go to Gaza, a stark condition has been set: that Hamas refrains from diverting or misappropriating it. This precondition appears to place a great deal of trust in a group that has a history of using international aid to further its military objectives.

The recent conflict, which led to significant loss of life, was triggered by Hamas’s rocket attacks on Israeli cities. Given this context, many question the wisdom of sending aid without stringent controls to ensure it reaches the intended civilian recipients.

In a national address last Thursday, President Biden detailed his diplomatic efforts to secure aid shipments. He stated, “Yesterday, in discussions with the leaders of Israel and Egypt, I secured an agreement for the first shipment of humanitarian assistance from the United Nations to Palestinian civilians in Gaza. If Hamas does not divert or steal this shipment, these shipments, we’re going to provide an opening for sustained delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance for the Palestinians.”

While the administration emphasizes the urgency of this aid, some remain skeptical of its potential effectiveness. Critics argue that Hamas’s history of diverting international aid for its own purposes casts doubt on the prospects of these shipments genuinely reaching those in need.

Over the weekend, the first convoy of humanitarian aid successfully entered Gaza. President Biden expressed his appreciation for the leadership demonstrated by Egyptian President Al-Sisi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who collaborated with the United Nations to facilitate this critical assistance.

President Biden’s visit to Israel last week was reportedly contingent on Israel allowing the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, a condition some view as a significant concession.

Critics of the administration argue that the entire approach is a gamble that could inadvertently empower Hamas by providing resources without robust safeguards against exploitation.

In addition, a joint statement released by world leaders, including President Biden, while expressing support for humanitarian aid reaching Palestinians in Gaza, has ignited further controversy. Critics say it downplays the destructive actions taken by Hamas that led to the crisis in the first place and doesn’t hold the militant group accountable for its aggression.

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Charlie Kirk is the Founder and President of Turning Point USA, a national student movement dedicated to empowering young people to promote the principles of free markets and limited government.

Charlie is also the host of “The Charlie Kirk Show” podcast, which regularly ranks among the top-10 news shows on Apple podcast news charts, and is the host of the nationally syndicated daily radio show on the Salem Radio Network live from 12 - 3 PM ET.
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