Bill Burns emphasized that Kremlin's threats should not intimidate Western leaders. He stated, "Putin's a bully. He's going to continue to sabre rattle from time to time. We cannot afford to be intimidated by that sabre rattling." He noted that past nuclear scares have been brushed off by the US, highlighting the resilience needed against such threats. This perspective urges Western powers to remain strong and consider expanded military support for Ukraine, without succumbing to fear.
On the situation in Gaza, Burns mentioned that new ceasefire proposals are in the works, stating, "We’re working very hard on fresh proposals for a ceasefire in Gaza with new texts and creative formulas." However, he pointed out the uncertainty regarding whether both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas chief Sinwar have the political will to make necessary compromises, insisting that recognizing 'enough is enough' is crucial.
Discussing Israel's military actions against Hamas, Burns asserted, "Israel had succeeded in severely degrading Hamas's military capabilities over the past 11 months, but had not eliminated the movement in a war that created a severe humanitarian crisis." He highlighted that tackling Hamas isn't just about military force, mentioning, "It is also a movement and an idea. You could only kill an idea with a better idea," underlining the need for long-term solutions.
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