Rep. Ro Khanna states that President Biden is advocating for a diplomatic solution in dealing with Hamas in Rafah, despite the presence of 20,000-30,000 Hamas fighters. Khanna believes that a military solution is not feasible due to the destruction of Hamas battalions by Israel.
Key Points
President Biden supports a diplomatic approach
Military officials believe Hamas fighters in Rafah are incapable of repeating attacks like October 7
Pros
Advocating for a diplomatic solution to the conflict
Acknowledging the need for new governance and involving Gulf allies, Egypt, and Jordan in the solution
Cons
Uncertainty about the effectiveness of a diplomatic solution with the presence of 20,000-30,000 Hamas fighters