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.
Take-aways:
- Sounds like Bibi intends to dabble in nation-building, but will Palestinians accept deradicalized leadership imposed on them?
- He’s okay with and willing to work with any civilian government they choose that does not support terrorism, (not Hamas or PA.)
- It doesn’t sound like he intends to keep troops inside Gaza, like the allies did in Germany after WWII.
Does this mean he’s going to help Gaza to hold elections again? What happens if they once again choose intifada, or ineffectual leadership that is unable to pacify guerilla groups within its borders?
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.
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