Why Is The Biden Admin Demanding Israel Negotiate A Cease-Fire But Not Ukraine?

[mountaineer]

Why Is The Biden Admin Demanding Israel Negotiate A Cease-Fire But Not Ukraine?
 By: Shawn Fleetwood
October 09, 2023

Following the slaughter of hundreds of innocent Israelis at the hands of Hamas terrorists this past weekend, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken called for a cease-fire to hostilities as the world’s lone Jewish state began launching its counterattack.

In a post published on Sunday evening, Blinken informed his X (formerly Twitter) followers that he spoke with the foreign minister of Turkey regarding Hamas’ onslaught against Israel. In the post, the U.S.’ leading diplomat stated that he encouraged Turkey to advocate for “a cease-fire,” as well as “the release of all hostages held” by Hamas — an Iranian-backed terrorist organization — “immediately.”

The now-unavailable post was shared “just as Israel began responding” to Hamas’ Saturday attacks, according to the New York Post.

Blinken’s tweet was not the first instance in which the Biden administration openly pressured Israeli leadership to avoid militarily responding to what has arguably been the worst terrorist attack in their nation’s history.  ...

While giving a speech in Finland in June, for example, Blinken pressed U.S. allies to not support a cease-fire or peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow, arguing that Ukraine must be “stronger” and “capable of deterring and defending against any future aggression” before it can, as the Associated Press described, “negotiate on its own terms.”  ...

https://thefederalist.com/2023/10/09/why-is-the-biden-admin-demanding-israel-negotiate-a-cease-fire-but-not-ukraine/

[PeteS in CA]

Because the LIEden MalAdministration is stuffed full of Israel haters. Both were invaded, neither should negotiate until all of their territory is liberated and the invaders have assumed field or sand temperature.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Because the LIEden MalAdministration is stuffed full of Israel haters. Both were invaded, neither should negotiate until all of their territory is liberated and the invaders have assumed field or sand temperature.

I think that's their "out".  A significant chunk of Ukraine is still occupied, and a ceasefire presumably would not change that.   But presumably, a ceasefire in Israel would mean the same borders that existed before.

That being said, a ceasefire now would be like someone punching you in the face and the. Saying "no more hitting".  Israel has to takedown Hamas...if they can.

[mountaineer]

I'm sure this will be helpful and he won't try to force Israel into concessions. 

Secretary Antony Blinken
@SecBlinken
Tomorrow, I will leave for Israel to engage with our Israeli partners directly about the situation on the ground and to discuss ways we can continue to support them in the fight against these terrorist attacks. Our support for Israel remains unwavering.
4:22 PM · Oct 10, 2023

[libertybele]

I'm sure this will be helpful and he won't try to force Israel into concessions. 

Secretary Antony Blinken
@SecBlinken
Tomorrow, I will leave for Israel to engage with our Israeli partners directly about the situation on the ground and to discuss ways we can continue to support them in the fight against these terrorist attacks. Our support for Israel remains unwavering.
4:22 PM · Oct 10, 2023

Given what has transpired in the past couple of days, I doubt the concessions or a ceasefire is on Bibi's mind. Beheading infants, setting young girls on fire, raping women, firing rockets and a death count of over 1,000 doesn't equate to negotiating.

[mountaineer]

I didn't think we could have a less impressive Secretary of State than Bubbette, but Blinken may take the cake.