In an interview with NPR’s Steve Inskeep, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu often referred to post-WW II Germany as a possible road map for what he called the “de-militarizing” and “de-radicalizing” of Gaza. Netanyahu said Gaza needs a new ‘civilian government,’ but won’t say who. NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre parses what Netanyahu said in a conversation with co-host Ari Shapiro.
I could be wrong, but I thought Hamas installed by Iran?
If so, I would think a civilian election would only include Palestinian citizens.
If Bibi’s stance is sincere… well
that seems like a1st best case scenario in this whole debacle.
My understanding is they are supported by Iran, not Iranian nationals. I suppose they could simply disqualify any Hamas members, Palestinian or not, but it doesn’t solve the problem if Hamas is simply replaced by a different pro-intifada government.
Bibi is so unpopular, I expect a change in leadership soon, perhaps his replacement will prefer a different approach.
I know this seems weird but actually Netanyahu used to support Hamas as a sort of “divide and conquer” tactic to prevent Palestine from remaining united under a single leadership.
Here’s a more detailed discussion of why Netanyahu and the political right in Israel encouraged Hamas for so long.
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