Biden Should Suspend Offensive Military Aid to Israel Immediately
Biden Should Suspend Offensive Military Aid to Israel Immediately The Daily Beast
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Report: Urgent Action Needed to Address Crisis in Gaza
Outrage and indignation from the President of the United States and his aides, no matter how great, no matter how many times expressed or leaked to the press, will not save the suffering people of Gaza. Nor will they restore the high standing previously enjoyed by the Biden administration’s foreign policy.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for addressing global challenges, including the crisis in Gaza. It is crucial to prioritize these goals in order to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.
Concrete Actions Required
- Immediate action on reducing civilian harm
- Stabilizing the humanitarian situation
- Protecting innocent civilians
Shortly after a conversation between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel announced the opening of another crossing into Gaza to enable the flow of humanitarian aid. While positive, this is just one step among many needed to stop the mass tragedy in Gaza.
To achieve the big changes that are urgently needed, additional concrete actions must be taken. Providing arms to a murderer is irresponsible and has made the United States complicit in the mass murder of innocents in Gaza. It is crucial to use all available tools to influence Israel to end its brutal rampage in Gaza and embrace the path to peace, which involves establishing two secure states for Israelis and Palestinians.
Past Foreign Policy Debacles
It is unfortunate that every U.S. administration seems to have a foreign policy debacle in the Middle East. This should serve as a source of humility for U.S. policymakers. It is important to learn from past mistakes and avoid repeating them.
Netanyahu’s Corrupt Regime
Netanyahu should never have been trusted, empowered, or given the ability to heavily influence America’s standing in the world. His corrupt and autocratic regime has undermined Israel’s democracy, brought extremists and terrorists into power, and violated the rights of Palestinians. Netanyahu’s actions have made Israel less safe and damaged its standing in the international community.
The Need for Change
It is time for a change in U.S. policy towards Israel and Gaza. The U.S. must stop providing offensive weapons to Israel until a ceasefire is agreed upon, increase aid to the people of Gaza, empower new Palestinian leadership, and work towards a two-state solution. It is crucial to enforce laws that prevent military assistance to nations that violate international law.
President Biden must align his policies in Israel and Gaza with the values and objectives that have defined his policies elsewhere in the world. It is time to actively undo the errors of the past six months and realign U.S. policies with the interests of both the people of Israel and their Palestinian neighbors.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 16.1: Reduce violence and related death rates everywhere
- SDG 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
- SDG 17.16: Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Number of civilian casualties in Gaza
- Extent of humanitarian aid provided to Gaza
- Level of influence exerted by the United States on Israel’s actions in Gaza
- Extent of arms provided by the United States to Israel
- Public opinion on Israeli actions in Gaza
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | 16.1: Reduce violence and related death rates everywhere | Number of civilian casualties in Gaza |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all | Extent of humanitarian aid provided to Gaza |
| 17.16: Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources | Level of influence exerted by the United States on Israel’s actions in Gaza | |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | 17.16: Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources | Extent of arms provided by the United States to Israel |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | 16.1: Reduce violence and related death rates everywhere | Public opinion on Israeli actions in Gaza |
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