On NBC’s Friday edition of “MTP Now,” Biden campaign co-chairman Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) said that if Israel were to invade Rafah “on a very large scale,” conditions would be imposed on the country. He said he would support aid. Since there is no risk that Hamas will rearm and reequip in the coming weeks, Israel has “time and an obligation to ensure the safety of civilians and develop a plan to ensure civilian safety.” “I think it’s about carrying out precise, targeted, small-scale operations to continue Hamas’s pursuit of leadership.” ”
Host Kristen Welker asked, “Given what you’re saying you want to see in terms of any kind of invasion of Rafah, would you condition the aid, if Israel doesn’t meet the U.S. demands, would you condition the aid? Do you support conditional aid?” for? “
“If Israel were to use the weapons and financial support that we provide to enter Rafah on a very large scale, using 1,000-pound bombs, using infantry and military tactics, It will kill thousands of Palestinian civilians without taking their lives.” Given the alternative measures that would ensure the safety of the majority of civilians, I would take that step. That’s something I’ve never said before. And that is intended to convey the strength and sincerity of my concern for the outcome here. This is an unprecedented challenge for Israel. Egypt does not allow Palestinians to leave Gaza and enter the Sinai Mountains. There is no other safe place for them to go, so you need to be prepared. …So the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are in complete control of the Gaza border, and there is no risk that Hamas will rearm and rearm within the next few weeks, and I believe there is time and an obligation to do so. I think so. Develop a plan that allows you to carry out precise, targeted small-scale operations to ensure the safety of civilians and continue to track Hamas leaders. ”
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