In a recent incident, former President Joe Biden made a troubling statement regarding the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists. Biden mentioned that the hostages “appeared to be in good health,” which raised concerns among many observers.
It is important to note that these hostages, three young women in their 20s who were kidnapped in 2023, had endured a traumatic 15-month captivity under Hamas. Reports indicate they were kept in horrific conditions, including underground tunnels, chained up, malnourished, and subjected to mistreatment.
"All guns have gone silent in Gaza"
Outgoing US President Joe Biden welcomes the release of 3 Israeli hostages from Hamas custody, calls it 'one of the toughest negotiations'
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Despite their physical release, these hostages are likely to have lasting emotional and physical scars from their ordeal. It is concerning that Biden’s statement downplayed the severity of their situation, possibly due to his administration’s misguided policies towards Hamas and Israel.
The prisoner-for-hostages swap orchestrated by Hamas and supported by the Biden-Harris regime sets a dangerous precedent. By agreeing to such deals, it encourages terrorists to continue taking hostages in the future, knowing they can secure the release of their own operatives in exchange.
Israel, facing immense pressure from its own citizens to secure the release of innocent hostages, eventually had to agree to the swap. However, their prolonged resistance likely allowed them to eradicate terrorist infrastructure in Gaza and expose the true nature of Hamas’s activities to the world.
It is crucial for the United States to stand firmly with Israel and against terrorist groups like Hamas. The Biden administration’s handling of this hostage situation underscores the importance of having strong leadership that prioritizes the safety and security of innocent civilians over appeasing violent extremists.