Thu Sep 12 01:26:08 UTC 2024: ## Trump Campaign Blames Harris for Israel-Hamas War in Post-Debate Commentary
**Jerusalem, October 27, 2023** – GOP National Spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of bearing responsibility for the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, claiming her administration’s “weak foreign policy” emboldened Hamas. In a commentary published by The Jerusalem Post, Pipko criticizes the format of the first debate between Harris and former President Donald Trump, claiming it shielded Harris from tough questions on issues like inflation, crime, and foreign policy, particularly regarding the war’s origins.
Pipko argues that the debate’s moderators failed to press Harris on the crucial question of why the war erupted under her watch and why American hostages remain captive to Hamas, a US-designated terrorist organization. She attributes the conflict to the Biden administration’s “toxic ideology” of appeasing adversaries, citing the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the response to the Ukraine war, and the handling of Israel-Hamas tensions as examples.
The commentary highlights a stark contrast between the Biden administration’s policies and those of Trump’s, arguing that Trump’s “peace through strength” approach effectively curtailed Iranian funding for terrorism and emboldened allies. Pipko emphasizes Trump’s record of imposing sanctions on Iran, eliminating key Iranian military figures, and supporting Israel. She contrasts this with the Biden administration’s lifting of sanctions on Iran, allowing oil trade, paying ransom for hostages, and potentially appeasing Hamas demands.
Pipko alleges that this perceived appeasement emboldened Hamas, leading to the October 7th massacre of 1,200 Israeli civilians. She suggests the Biden administration’s approach has emboldened dictators worldwide and contributed to a climate of potential nuclear blackmail.
Ultimately, Pipko argues that the American people recognize the link between the Biden administration’s policies and the eruption of the Israel-Hamas war, regardless of the moderators’ failure to address it directly. She concludes by stating that a Trump presidency would signal a decisive shift in US foreign policy, restoring strength and deterring aggression.
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