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Benjamin Netanyahu on the Future of Gaza : Consider This from NPR (www.npr.org)

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In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu often referred to post-WW II Germany as a possible road map for what he called the "de-militarizing" and "de-radicalizing" of Gaza. Netanyahu said Gaza needs a new 'civilian government,' but won't say who. NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre parses what Netanyahu said in a conversation with co-host Ari Shapiro.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Take-aways:

Sounds like Bibi intends to dabble in nation-building, but will Palestinians accept deradicalized leadership imposed on them?
He's okay with and willing to work with any civilian government they choose that does not support terrorism, (not Hamas or PA.)
It doesn't sound like he intends to keep troops inside Gaza, like the allies did in Germany after WWII.

Does this mean he's going to help Gaza to hold elections again? What happens if they once again choose intifada, or ineffectual leadership that is unable to pacify guerilla groups within its borders?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I could be wrong, but I thought Hamas installed by Iran?

If so, I would think a civilian election would only include Palestinian citizens.

If Bibi's stance is sincere... well
that seems like a1st best case scenario in this whole debacle.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

My understanding is they are supported by Iran, not Iranian nationals. I suppose they could simply disqualify any Hamas members, Palestinian or not, but it doesn't solve the problem if Hamas is simply replaced by a different pro-intifada government.

Bibi is so unpopular, I expect a change in leadership soon, perhaps his replacement will prefer a different approach.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I know this seems weird but actually Netanyahu used to support Hamas as a sort of "divide and conquer" tactic to prevent Palestine from remaining united under a single leadership.

Here's a more detailed discussion of why Netanyahu and the political right in Israel encouraged Hamas for so long.