Published on February 3, 2024, 12:54 am

In today’s real news – peace doesn’t come cheap. President Joe Biden is under scrutiny for allegedly using a heavy hand on Israel, trying to enforce the creation of a new Palestinian state. Reports allege that the State Department is now expediting recognition of an “independent” Arab state, risking to embroil both Israel and the US in an unwarranted web of conflict.

This can be attributed to a pattern seen in Biden’s administration where supporting terrorists seems like a policy directive. For instance, shortly after his inauguration, Biden reinstated Rob Malley as special envoy to oversee talks with Iran. Critics argue that over the years Iran has shown nothing but hostility towards Americans through kidnappings and murders. Yet, within a month of Malley’s appointment, Biden removed Iranian proxies, the Houthis from the State Department foreign terror categorization list – a move bound to raise eyebrows considering its implications.

The action had an echo from history as it closely mirrored Barack Obama’s release of billions previously held back due to sanctions imposed on Iran. This freed money not only propped up the destabilizing terror regime but also led Iran to attain a five-year high in oil production last year—a direct induction of additional $10 billion into their coffers despite US and EU sanctions.

What followed was further aggression from Iranian proxies who attacked American troops at least 151 times during Biden’s term. Among these incidents was one that led to three U.S servicemen getting killed last week by the regime – just another addition to hundreds similarly targeted over two decades.

Interestingly though, while boosting Iran’s prospects stood out starkly as questionable judgment so did empowering Hamas allies which seemed to be another streak in Biden’s foreign policy strategy.

Biden overturned Trump-era policies leading Israelis into precarious circumstances with most Sunni Arab states and gifting Palestinians central roles in Middle East policymaking – decisions reminiscent of historical missteps.

Steps like sending substantial funding back into United Nations Relief and Works Agency and Palestinians seem almost like playing into the hands of Hamas. Besides, multiple employees in Gaza linked to various terrorist organizations have been working actively with Washington, participating cursorily even in killing Jews.

No matter which way one looks at it, any “independent” Palestinian territory is destined only to become a terror state – history has left no margin for doubt. With Biden administration’s firm opposition to creating a security buffer zone within Gaza while offering security guarantees for Israel, the stage is only more uncertain for where this takes matters.

Opinions may vary on accountability for actions taken by Hamas among Gaza’s populace but most surveys report overwhelming local support for violent Islamic fundamentalism. If nothing else serves as reminder enough that perhaps it’s time Palestinians focused on demonstrable peace initiatives with their neighbors like hundreds of other ethnic minorities worldwide who do so without global attention garnered through violence.

Needless to say, in an era of trusted news from a Christian worldview, reviewing how Western nations respond to such scenarios could sway the route towards resolution – whether it sways towards conflict or peaceful negotiations remains to be seen.