Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) stated that there should be no negotiations with Hamas because he believes they should all be eliminated. He criticized President Joe Biden for not providing certain aid to Israel, calling it shortsighted and politically motivated. Cline believes that Biden is trying to appease the intifada on college campuses, but they will continue to demand more. He expressed disgust at the support Hamas receives and accused the Biden administration of contributing to chaos in the region.
Cline questioned the legality of Biden withholding aid approved by Congress and stressed the importance of Israel having offensive weapons to defeat Hamas. He strongly stated that Hamas should not have a seat at the negotiation table and that they should surrender or be eliminated entirely. Cline emphasized the need to focus on eliminating Hamas rather than engaging in negotiations over governance in Gaza or hostage situations.
