• Joker@discuss.tchncs.de
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      10 months ago

      It’s a way of telling them to rein things in and stop committing war crimes because our patience and support has limits. Israel will not agree to a ceasefire so calling for one would just make Biden look weak when they refuse. Calling for a pause is a warning shot and easy to walk back if Israel behaves better. A pause is necessary to ensure civilian safety and unnecessary once that’s less of an issue. Biden can still ratchet up the pressure without going as far as calling for a ceasefire if Israel doesn’t comply - have a little spat in Congress about spending, be less vocal in support, have a few slow weapons shipments, etc.

      Edit: Calling for a ceasefire also sends the wrong message to the other side as well as our allies. He’s in a pretty tough spot.

    • PsychedSy@sh.itjust.works
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      10 months ago

      Hamas don’t give a fuck about a ceasefire. Israel would immediately resume their assault once a rocket flew. Hopefully pause means an Israeli unilateral pause.