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Israel Rescued Four Hostages, But At What Cost?
Peace Deal at Risk After 274 Killed in Gaza Operation
Kartik Vyas
June 13, 2024
Is Peace Even an Option at this Point?
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a hostage rescue operation in central Gaza on Saturday.
The operation successfully freed four hostages from Hamas. But it led to many civilian casualties, including 64 children and 57 women.
The operation came at a time when the Biden administration is trying hard to push a peace deal between Israel and Hamas.
How has mainstream media been covering this story?
What is the left saying?Many on the left criticize the operation for causing unnecessary loss of innocent lives: According to the IDF, the hostages were held in two civilian buildings about 200 meters apart. The operation took place Saturday mid-morning when streets were busy with people shopping. Abu Abdallah, a local eyewitness, says that heavy airstrikes and bombardments killed civilians in their homes and streets. “Dogs were eating people’s remains, we pulled out six martyrs, all torn up children and women, we risked our lives to get them to the hospita. The soldiers told us to go back but we had to continue.“ The Palestinian officials in Gaza and the IDF have disputed the number of civilian casualties from the operation. But Jake Sullivan, Biden’s National Security Adviser, admitted that this hostage rescue operation resulted in the deaths of innocent people. He also stressed that President Biden’s peace deal is the best way to end this war and to ensure the return of all hostages. “The best way to end this war is for Hamas to say ‘yes’ to the deal President Biden announced and that Israel has accepted, which lays out a roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and the return of all hostages.“ With the Biden administration intensely pushing for a ceasefire, the left believes that a peace deal stands the best chance to end this war. | What is the right saying?The right views the operation as necessary and a success: The IDF had ‘precise intelligence’ that hostages were kept inside separate civilian buildings, so they planned the operation for weeks. When asked if Israeli forces would have warned Gazans ahead of the operation, Jonathan Conricus, a former IDF spokesperson said no. He said it wouldn't have helped, as Hamas would have killed the hostages. “For the first time in months, Israelis have a moment to rejoice and there are happy scenes of families being reunified…This isn’t the first time Hamas has jailed hostages in a Palestinian civilian environment.“ President Biden said the new peace deal has a three-phase plan. He said it would bring a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and end the Israel-Hamas war. Victoria Coates, former Deputy NSA in the Trump administration, said that a permanent ceasefire would allow Hamas to regroup and attack again. “This only perpetuates the cycle of violence as Hamas regroups and attacks again. The only way there could be an end to all military operations in Gaza right now is if Hamas lays down their arms.“ Opposing Biden’s peace deal, the right believes that a ceasefire would let Hamas rebuild its capabilities and pose future threats to Israel. |
Let’s Seek Common Ground, What Are The Facts?
Israeli forces conducted a hostage rescue in Gaza on Saturday. They freed four hostages.
Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 274 Palestinians were killed and nearly 700 others were wounded.
Reports conflict on the number of casualties. Israeli estimates are lower than the Gaza Health Ministry's.
U.N. Security Council passes Gaza cease-fire proposal drafted by the Biden administration.
Anthony Blinken returned to the Middle East on Monday to build support for a cease-fire deal.
Our Thoughts
The recent Israeli hostage rescue succeeded in freeing four hostages. But, it highlights the tragic cost of such missions, with 274 Palestinians killed.
This incident shows the urgent need for a peace deal to prevent more loss of innocent lives on both sides.
Both sides must find a balance between their humanitarian concerns and security needs. This is the only way to ensure lasting peace and return of all hostages.
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