Israel-Hamas war live updates: Netanyahu's planned offensive on Rafah ratchets up tensions with Biden
NBCMAR 2024
The Spin
Narrative A
It's no secret that Iran and Hamas maintain close ties and are united in the fight against Israel's brutal war on Gaza. The fact that the US changed course by not vetoing this recent UN resolution in favor of an immediate ceasefire indicates that Israel now has its back against the wall. Moreover, Tel Aviv has failed to achieve any of its military objectives in Gaza, even after six months of heavy fighting. Hamas will not be defeated and Haniyeh's trip to Tehran underlines the reality that the resistance will continue until Israel ends its bloody campaign.
Narrative B
Haniyeh’s trip confirms that the Hamas terrorists can rely on the Iranian regime's continued support following their unprecedented attack on Oct. 7. Hamas continues to demonstrate that it has no real interest in peace, rejecting the Israeli proposal for a hostage deal and truce. Hamas feels strengthened by the fact that the US did not veto the anti-Israeli Security Council resolution. However, despite Washington's historic failure motivated by domestic politics, Israel will not be deterred in its legitimate struggle to free the hostages and combat terror.