By Dorothy Musyoka
President Joe Biden has put forward a clear, realistic, and just plan to establish an immediate ceasefire and end the war in Gaza.
This initiative aims to ensure Israel’s security, return hostages taken on October 7th to their families, increase aid into Gaza, and relieve the suffering of Palestinian civilians.
The plan also involves engaging Israelis, Palestinians, Arab countries, and the broader international community in the process of rebuilding Gaza.
“A plan that ensures Israel’s security, returns hostages taken on October 7th to their families, increases aid into Gaza and relieves the suffering of Palestinian civilians, and engages Israelis, Palestinians, Arab countries and the broader international community in the process of rebuilding Gaza,” said President Biden
According to the United States Head of State, a ceasefire alone won’t ease the terrible pain of Israelis whose loved ones were butchered or abducted by Hamas, or the Palestinians whose families have been shattered by the subsequent war.
“It won’t resolve the longstanding conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, or answer contentious issues surrounding a two-state solution or continuing settler activity in the West Bank,” noted the US President.
According to President Biden, a ceasefire will halt the ongoing bloodshed, reunite families, and enable a significant increase in humanitarian aid to assist desperate, hungry people.
President Biden’s plan emphasizes the urgent need to increase aid to Gaza to relieve the suffering of Palestinian civilians.
“But what it can do is put a stop to the ongoing bloodshed, help families reunite and allow a surge of humanitarian aid to help desperate, hungry people,” added the US Head of State.
The plan seeks to engage Israelis, Palestinians, Arab countries, and the broader international community in rebuilding Gaza. This collaborative effort is essential for creating a stable and peaceful future for the region.
President Biden, Secretary of State Tony Blinken, and the U.S. diplomatic team have been working tirelessly to bring this awful war to an end. Their efforts reflect the United States’ commitment to fostering peace and stability in the region.
“But no matter where each of us stand in these broader debates, an enduring ceasefire is something we should all support – for the sake of Israelis, Palestinians and the world at large,” stated President Biden.
The tragedy in Gaza has unfolded over the past eight months, leading to fierce public debate regarding how the United States should respond.
The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life and suffering on both sides, with Israelis and Palestinians experiencing profound grief and devastation.