In today’s Daily Telegraph, former UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace issues a warning that Israel’s current strategies in Gaza may “fuel the conflict for another 50 years” and have the potential to radicalize Muslim youth globally.
Wallace clarifies that he is not advocating for an immediate ceasefire, stating, “You can’t have a ceasefire with Hamas unless they are prepared to declare one.” However, he emphasizes the need for Israel to halt its “crude and indiscriminate method of attack.”
While Wallace acknowledges the legitimacy of targeting Hamas, he strongly criticizes the widespread destruction in Gaza, stating, “Obliterating vast swathes of Gaza is not.”
Expressing unwavering condemnation for Hamas, Wallace accuses the group of using Palestinians as “cannon fodder” and asserts that Hamas is both anti-Semitic and anti-democratic, showing no interest in peaceful coexistence with Israel.
In assessing the current generation of Israeli politicians, Wallace argues that they are acting “like a bull in a China shop.”