“Why Aren’t Canada, the UK and France Calling for the Release of Innocent Hostages?”
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Newsmax’s National Report to discuss how Canada, the UK and France have recognized the Palestinian state and how this sets a dangerous precedent, one that rewards Hamas for its atrocities.
Watch the full interview HERE.
Daines on Canada, France, and the UK recognizing the Palestinian state:
“Well, first of all, I thank God for President Trump’s moral clarity in this terrible situation. Let’s not forget, why are we here at this moment? This started on October 7th when Hamas launched the barbaric attack, a terror attack on Israel. It was a barbaric attack. Innocent Israelis slaughtered. Why isn’t Canada, the UK and France calling first and foremost for the release of these innocent hostages? That is step one. Step two is calling for a ceasefire to stop Hamas from blocking the food aid because that is the problem. The problem is not Israel, the problem is Hamas. They began this terrible conflict via a terror attack and for Canada and the UK and France to suggest a two-state solution is the answer at this moment? It rewards Hamas and their atrocities.”
Daines on a two-state solution:
“We all agree with the horrible plight of those innocent Palestinians there in Gaza who are suffering as a result of Hamas. And if you want to see an example of why a two-state solution can fail, look no further than Gaza. Back in 2005, when the Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza and allowed them to have their autonomy, that is when Hamas stepped in, radicalized, won elections, took control of Gaza, and the people suffer because you had terrorists leading the country. This is why Israel has always said they’re open to a two-state solution, but this solution starts with Israel and the Palestinians negotiating directly, and it starts with the Palestinians accepting the fact that the Jewish state of Israel has a right to exist. That’s where the true peace negotiations would begin. This is a negotiation between the Palestinians and Israel. Canada, the UK, France should stay out of it. This is a moment when Israel needs to do what it needs to do to eradicate Hamas. That is the fastest way to stop the suffering that’s going on right now in Gaza with these innocent Palestinians.”
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