The U.S. urges major changes to Israel's evacuations in Gaza, a leaked memo says
NPR Online NewsAug 17
Report: US Urges Israel to Change Evacuation Order Procedures
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The Facts
NPR reported on Thursday that the US has urged Israel to change what it deemed its “drastically increased” pace of evacuation orders in Gaza that have repeatedly displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, according to a US Embassy memo.
The US reportedly wants Israel to issue evacuation orders 48 hours before it begins military operations. The memo also stated that Israel should cancel the orders once operations are over, allowing the civilian population to return.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
With the clock ticking, the US and its allies are confident that after some tough negotiating, a deal between Israel and Hamas can be reached. A guaranteed end to the war will ensure increased humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave, the release of Israeli hostages, and create a better "day after" in Gaza without Hamas in power. The US will continue to work toward closing the gaps and ensuring that peace and stability can be restored to the region.
Pro-Israel narrative
The battle for Rafah was so important because it allowed Israeli forces to prevent Hamas from utilizing its subterranean supply lines into Gaza. Indeed, preventing Hamas from re-establishing these supply lines will prove crucial in defeating the terrorist group, and Netanyahu is correct in making the Philadelphi Corridor a red line. Israel cannot repeat past mistakes and will continue to hold firm in its demands.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Israel's aggressive posture only demonstrates that it is a rogue state that would rather light the region on fire than stop its genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. Netanyahu continues to engage in provocative acts because he has failed to achieve his political and military objectives. While Netanyahu extends the war to ensure his political survival, the US continues to support Israel with a blank check and obfuscate its role in the carnage.