Former US ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, has stirred controversy after a photograph emerged of her writing “Finish Them” on an Israeli shell during a visit near the northern border with Lebanon, just days after the Rafah strike.
The image was shared on Tuesday by Danny Danon, a member of the Israeli parliament and former UN ambassador, who was accompanying Haley on her tour. Danon’s post described Haley’s message on the shell and referred to her as a friend.
Haley, known for her hawkish stance during her tenure as UN envoy under Donald Trump, has drawn attention for this symbolic act amidst ongoing tensions in the region. The recent Gaza war, ignited by Hamas’s attack on southern Israel, has resulted in significant casualties, with thousands of lives lost, including civilians.
The timing of Haley’s message on the Israeli bomb, following a deadly strike in Rafah, has raised questions about the implications of such rhetoric in the context of the conflict. The Gaza offensive, characterized by retaliatory actions from Israel, has led to a high number of civilian casualties, as reported by the territory’s health ministry.
Haley’s political background, including her unsuccessful presidential bid and recent statements supporting Trump, adds a layer of political intrigue to this incident. While Trump has ruled her out as a potential vice president, speculations about her future political ambitions, including a potential presidential run in 2028, continue to swirl.
The White House, meanwhile, has maintained its stance on Israel policy, stating that President Joe Biden has no immediate plans for policy changes but remains mindful of the humanitarian situation affecting Palestinian civilians.
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