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The Wall Street Journal: The U.S. is urging Arab leaders to help prevent escalation from a potential Israeli invasion of Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has visited various Arab capitals, asking them to isolate Hamas and deter Hezbollah from violence. The diplomatic moves are part of a broader U.S. strategy to strengthen ties between Israel and key Arab states, even as the situation in Gaza complicates these goals. While Blinken stated that Hamas is not representative of the Palestinian people, some Arab leaders are wary of publicly opposing Hamas, fearing domestic backlash.
President Biden has offered support to both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Abbas for humanitarian efforts. However, cutting off Hamas has proven difficult, especially with nations like Qatar, who wish to keep communication lines with Hamas open.
U.S. officials are also in talks with Egypt about securing escape routes for foreign residents in Gaza, although these discussions are limited to the safety of American citizens. Meanwhile, Hezbollah and Iran are preparing their own strategies in case of an escalation, complicating U.S. efforts to deter them.
Overall, the immediate aim of U.S. diplomacy is to contain the fallout of the current situation, while keeping long-term goals of regional stability and Israel-Arab ties intact.
The entire article can be read at the link https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-seeks-to-isolate-hamas-as-it-works-with-qatar-egypt-on-hostages-evacuees-7640dcad?mod=world_lead_pos5
