Thursday, March 7, 2024

US port in Gaza

President Biden has announced today his intention to build a temporary port in Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid. Here is what I suggest Benjamin Netanyahu should reply:

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President Biden,

I applaud your initiative to help innocent civilians in Gaza. This action is a model to be followed by all nations in the civilized world, indeed around the globe. Israel will do all in its power to provide whatever help might be needed to accomplish this noble goal.

Please note that Israel is currently in a state of war with Hamas, the political leaders of the Palestinians in Gaza. To avoid any confusion and ensure the smooth going and success of your endeavor, please provide the plan of action which will guide the United States. The plan must describe in detail the specific means and methods by which the United States will distinguish between Palestinian civilians and Hamas fighters. I shamefully admit that Israel and the IDF haven't been able to do so. If you have difficulties in conceiving this plan, I respectfully suggest consulting the UN specialists in the field who seem to be very knowledgeable in this respect, since they've been requesting for months now that Israel follow these guidelines in its rules of engagement. When you have possession of these criteria, please let us know, we're still scratching our heads.

I will submit your plan of action to the Knesset's approval. This plan is very important for the maintenance of good relations between our great countries. Without it, Israel must consider any aid offered to the Palestinians in general as aiding and abetting a declared enemy of the State of Israel who currently presents a clear and imminent danger to its security, and indeed, to its very existence.

Sincerely,

Benjamin Netanyahu,
Prime Minister of Israel
(Israel is a small country in the Middle East)
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