US President Joe Biden is under fire for blaming Israel for Hamas’s recent murder of six hostages, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Despite this, Biden’s administration has failed to take any steps to secure the release of American hostages held by Hamas.
What Biden Could Have Done
Options include military action, such as past operations to rescue hostages, or implementing economic pressure by withholding aid to Gaza until the hostages are released. The US could also pressure the Palestinian Authority to combat Hamas and denounce their actions.
Why Hasn’t Biden Acted?
The reluctance to take action stems from the US’s hesitancy to demand justice for American victims of Palestinian terrorism, as it may strain relations with the Palestinian Authority and hinder efforts to create a Palestinian state.
In conclusion, while the Biden administration may wish for the release of American hostages held by Palestinian terrorists, their priorities lie in political agendas rather than seeking justice for victims of terrorism.
The writer is the national chairman of Americans For A Safe Israel, a pro-Israel advocacy and education organization.
