The U.S. after Sept. 11, 2001, was absolutely determined to go after terrorists, but it also made mistakes, including overcommitting itself militarily in the Middle East and Afghanistan, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said.
Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people, Israel has the right, even the obligation, to defend itself against terrorist attacks, but this does not diminish its responsibility to distinguish between terrorists and innocent civilians. This is what White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan points out, among others, in an interview with Le Monde newspaper, describing the American strategy in the Middle East.
The US official also says that the US, after September 11, 2001, was – like Israel today – absolutely determined to go after terrorists, but it also made mistakes, such as excessive military commitment in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
Answering the question “is it possible to destroy Hamas?” states that “it is possible to secure a future in which Gaza cannot be used as a terrorist base to threaten Israel or anyone else”, noting at the same time that there must be a political horizon for the Palestinian people, based on a two state solution. “This means working with the Israelis and the Palestinians, but within a broader vision of regional integration with key Arab countries,” Sullivan emphasizes.
Referring to the issue of relations between Hezbollah and the Lebanese government, Sullivan emphasizes that “there are commonalities. Both receive a huge amount of funding, training and sponsorship from Iran, and both pose a significant threat to Israel. I would characterize the risk of an even greater escalation on Israel’s northern border as absolutely real.”
Source :Skai
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