Biden received Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the White House, but was “face-reprimanded.” Joko called on the United States to take more action to stop atrocities in Gaza and stressed that a ceasefire was necessary. Biden pondered after hearing this, and the scene was awkward.
Biden. AP pictures
The Mainland political commentary public account “Niutanqin” pointed out that there are several meaningful details in this incident: First, Joko criticized the United States in public, saying that the United States did too little on the Gaza issue; second, Joko mentioned the impact of the ceasefire on the issue of Gaza. The importance of humanitarianism. Such a speech makes people think about how much the United States has done in this regard. Third, Biden was unable to respond and could only accept it in embarrassment.
According to reports from Western media, before the China-US Summit in San Francisco, Biden’s original intention of specifically inviting Jokowi to visit the White House was to strengthen relations between the United States and Indonesia. This was an unusual move.
Biden receives Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the White House. AP pictures
Therefore, during the meeting, Biden emphasized the friendly cooperation between the two countries from the beginning and expressed vigilance towards China. The relationship between the United States and Indonesia has also been upgraded to a “global strategic partnership.” Biden said: “This marks a new era in the comprehensive relationship between the United States and Indonesia, which will affect everything.” The United States announced that it will expand its military, important minerals, and semiconductor supply It is self-evident who some of these cooperations are aimed at.
However, the leader the White House welcomed seemed less than cooperative. As well as talking about cooperation, there was also talk of divisions, and issues that would embarrass Biden were raised. An Agence France-Presse article stated: “The meeting between the two took a turn for the worse.” Why do you say that? Quite simply, the Israeli-Palestinian war is still going on, Gaza is still crying, the United States firmly supports Israel, and Indonesia is completely on the Palestinian side.
Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim country, and Jokowi has just participated in the Arab-Islamic summit sponsored by Saudi Arabia to condemn Israel’s aggression. In addition, Indonesia also built a hospital in Gaza, which was also bombed by the Israeli army not long ago, which made Indonesia furious.
At the Saudi summit, in addition to denounced Israeli atrocities, Joko also hugged Palestinian President Abbas. How will he respond after his visit to Washington? Joko must say something face to face, otherwise Indonesia’s status in the Islamic world will be questioned. In order to reassure other Islamic countries, Joko specifically stated in Saudi Arabia that Indonesia is open to cooperation with other countries. In addition to pursuing peace and humanitarianism, Indonesia does not stand on the side of any power. Therefore, in front of the White House, Joko publicly stated that he would convey a “very strong message” about the Saudi summit to Biden, and said that Palestinian President Abbas also asked him to convey “a specific message” to the White House.
What is this message? Joko did not elaborate, but generally urged the United States not to take sides and to do better.
Therefore, we saw that Biden warmly received Joko, but Joko questioned him on the spot in front of the White House fire, which made Biden feel embarrassed.
As for Biden’s special invitation to Jokowi to visit the White House before the Sino-US summit, Jokowi naturally saw this intention to win over. Therefore, after meeting Biden, he immediately posted two sentences on social media, which were profound.
The first sentence Joko said was: “I told Biden that I sincerely hope that the United States can play a leadership role and stand on the basis of the “two-state solution” to defend justice and humanity for the Palestinian people, maintain peace and Palestinian independence. “
In the second sentence, Joko said: “I appreciate the good development of the United States and China. I believe dialogue is the key to bridging differences…”
In summary, there are several key points worth noting.
First, Joko is not a simple person.
Indonesian President Joko. AP pictures
He was thin, but lithe. He has visited China twice recently, and China-Indonesia relations have entered a new stage; now that he has gone to the White House again, U.S.-Indonesia relations are gradually improving.
In addition, what Joko said in the White House made the Palestinian people happy and showed that Indonesia is a reliable friend. As for the United States’ wooing, Joko also implies something, that is, he does not stand on the side of any powerful power, and he hopes that Sino-US relations will improve, which makes us very happy.
These remarks reflect Joko’s position as Indonesia’s leader and his concern for international affairs.
Second, Biden has encountered some embarrassments recently.
He enthusiastically courted Indonesia, but was criticized to his face in front of Jokowi. In the past, the United States always blamed the whole world, but now even countries like Indonesia and Chile dare to rebuke the United States in person.
why? Because of recent U.S. policies, even U.S. officials are dissatisfied.
Recently, the White House administration has frequently caused trouble. Wave after wave of US government officials have written joint letters to Biden and Blinken, demanding that the United States seek a ceasefire in Gaza and not ignore humanitarianism. There are also some angry US officials who have simply resigned and no longer serve as officials in the Biden administration.
The bloody facts in Gaza reveal the double standards and unfair treatment of the West. Joko’s speech was in response to this. He hopes that the United States can stand on the basis of the two-state solution, defend justice and humanity for the Palestinian people, and maintain peace.
Third, China still needs to be wary of U.S. actions in sowing discord.
The United States has only shown a small move by wooing Indonesia, but it is foreseeable that the United States will definitely increase similar moves in the future. They will try to win over countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and India.
On the one hand, China certainly needs to be vigilant and take corresponding countermeasures. At the same time, it also needs to be more confident that true friends will not be pulled away. Moreover, these countries are not stupid and will choose their own side, especially considering the benefits of siding with the United States.
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The whole world is watching a humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the Gaza Strip: Gaza’s largest hospital, Shifa Hospital, was surrounded by Israeli tanks and bombed; due to lack of fuel, the death toll of critically ill patients and premature infants in the hospital continued to rise. The world is witnessing Death Live.
Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza
On November 13, an official from the Palestinian Gaza Strip health department told AFP that all hospitals in the northern part of the area were “out of service”. Among them, Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza, has attracted strong attention from the international community, and thousands of people are trapped in it.
According to the World Health Organization, as of the evening of November 12, Shifa Hospital had stopped accepting patients, but there was still a continuous influx of asylum seekers. Witnesses at the scene said that this past Sunday, fierce exchanges of fire continued around the hospital throughout the night.
According to the local health department, there are still more than 600 patients and 40 premature babies lying in incubators in Shifa Hospital. They are on the verge of death due to the paralysis of hospital equipment.
Salmiya, Director of Shifa Hospital
Salmiya, director of Shifa Hospital, said in an interview that the current situation in the hospital is terrible. Because the power supply was interrupted and the incubator was unavailable, medical staff had no choice but to wrap the premature babies in aluminum foil and place them next to hot water, hoping that this method could maintain their vital signs.
Multiple newborns lay helplessly on the same bed after being taken out of the incubator.
According to Agence France-Presse, at least seven babies have died and 27 patients have died in Shifa Hospital. The British “Guardian” reported on the 13th that there were approximately 600 to 650 inpatients, 200 to 500 medical staff, and 1,500 asylum seekers in the hospital. Due to a lack of electricity, all operating rooms in the hospital are out of commission. “Everyone who needs surgery will die, and there’s nothing we can do,” said Dr. Salmiya.
In addition to more patients and injured people facing life-threatening danger, the health of medical staff is also under great threat: a large amount of medical waste accumulated in the hospital cannot be processed in time, and at least 100 corpses have begun to rot. The trapped personnel are currently unable to take even half a step out of the hospital because Israeli snipers will shoot targets moving near the hospital.
The Israeli military said on November 12 that it had opened an “autonomous evacuation channel” near Shifa Hospital, allowing trapped civilians to evacuate south of the hospital. However, according to the World Health Organization, the Israeli army had previously opened fire on so-called “escape routes”, causing many casualties.
The Israeli military also claimed that it had provided 300 liters of fuel to hospitals in response to “emergency medical situations” and filmed a blurry video of “material assistance” claiming that “Hamas prohibits hospitals from receiving these materials.” But Salmiya, the hospital director, told Al Arabiya TV that hospital staff were too scared to go out and get them. He also said that 300 liters of fuel is not enough to keep the hospital running for 30 minutes. Shifa Hospital asked the Israeli military to provide it with 600 liters of fuel per hour to generate electricity.
Shifa Hospital is the largest general hospital in the Gaza Strip. It was transformed and expanded from a former British army barracks. The Guardian analyzed that the Shifa Hospital is not only a military target for Israel, but also has political significance: the hospital complex is located in the center of Gaza, near multiple administrative offices of Hamas, and close to the main north-south trunk of Gaza. He said that occupying the hospital is equivalent to undermining Hamas’ control of Gaza.
Previously, Israel often referred to this place as a “military stronghold” of Hamas, and even said that the leadership of Hamas was hidden in the hospital. Israeli intelligence agencies recently claimed again that a Hamas prisoner personally acknowledged the military role of the hospital, but this statement was denied by the hospital and Hamas. Two Norwegian doctors who have participated in humanitarian relief work in Gaza previously said that they had never found “signs of military activity” at the hospital.
The civilian casualties caused by the attacks on Gaza have exposed Israel to growing international boycotts and diplomatic pressure. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus posted on social media on the 13th: “The world cannot remain silent while medical institutions turn into places of death, disaster and despair.”
But the cruel reality is that Shifa Hospital, a humanitarian disaster, is broadcast live on TV every day.
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2023-11-15 03:58:56
