Senator Graham Advocates Israel Military Campaign Gaza Like WWII Tokyo Berlin

Senator Lindsey Graham has advocated for a decisive military approach to ending the conflict between Israel and Hamas, comparing Israel’s strategy in Gaza to the Allied campaigns in Tokyo and Berlin at the end of World War II. He emphasized that negotiation with Hamas is impossible, labeling the group as a terrorist organization intent on destroying Israel, and suggested that Israel should take Gaza by force to dismantle Hamas and then rebuild with a better future for Palestinians, potentially with Arab governance over the West Bank and Gaza. Graham also expressed concern about the fate of hostages held by Hamas, hoping for their safe release but acknowledging some may not survive. Meanwhile, Israel has announced a humanitarian pause to allow aid deliveries, coordinating with the UN and the World Food Programme to facilitate aid into Gaza, though access remains limited and disputed. President Trump has supported this hardline stance, underscoring the need for Israel to make firm decisions regarding the conflict and hostage situation. Overall, the U.S. position as articulated by Graham and Trump reflects a shift towards full military efforts to resolve the conflict, with humanitarian aid efforts continuing under strict conditions.