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The Socialist Program with Brian Becker
US & Israel’s Fake ‘Ceasefire Deal’ and What Hamas Is Really Demanding
Mar 7, 2024
Layan Sima Fuleihan, a popular educator and organizer at The People's Forum, joins the discussion to dissect the complexities surrounding the U.S.-Hamas dynamics in Gaza. She highlights the critical humanitarian crisis and critiques the Biden administration's narrative on ceasefire negotiations. Fuleihan reveals Hamas's demands for a permanent ceasefire and prisoner exchanges, often misrepresented in Western media. The conversation also underscores shifting public sentiment in the U.S. and calls for solidarity and activism to support Palestinian struggles.
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- The Biden administration's veto of ceasefire resolutions reflects a hypocritical stance while blaming Hamas for the ongoing conflict.
- Hamas's firm demands for a permanent ceasefire include the cessation of military operations and the release of Palestinian prisoners, contrasting with U.S. proposals.
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U.S. Role in Ceasefire Negotiations
The Biden administration has repeatedly blocked ceasefire resolutions at the United Nations, yet now points to Hamas as the reason for the lack of a ceasefire. This strategy appears hypocritical, as the U.S. claims to advocate for a ceasefire while proposing merely a truce. Public pressure within the U.S. and growing international criticism have compelled the administration to adopt pro-ceasefire rhetoric, even though their actual proposals continue to focus on truce agreements lacking commitment to a halt in military actions. Consequently, Hamas has remained firm in seeking a permanent ceasefire instead of temporary solutions, highlighting the manipulative language used by U.S. officials.
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