Gen. Jack Keane: NATO Must Wake Up to Russia's Act of War

Israel's Gratitude and Gaza Operations

• 🇺🇸 General Jack Keane observed overwhelming support for the United States in Israel, with gratitude specifically directed towards President Trump for his actions.
• 🎯 Israel's Prime Minister is committed to finishing off Hamas leadership, either through surrender or physical removal, a move Keane fully supports.
• ⏳ The operation in Gaza is expected to take a minimum of six months, requiring patience as it unfolds.
• 🤝 Major benefits have emerged from Israel's actions, including normalization talks with Lebanon and a security agreement with Syria, signifying a paradigm shift.
• 🌍 Informal surveys suggest a majority of Gazan people might be willing to voluntarily relocate to another country, a possibility the US could help explore.

Palestinian Statehood and Hamas's Demands

• 🇵🇸 The US disagrees with Western nations recognizing a Palestinian state, believing it rewards Hamas and does not aid in releasing hostages or ending the conflict.
• 💔 Recognition of Palestinian statehood is seen as misguided and shameful, effectively validating Hamas's actions since October 7th.
• 🚫 Hamas is accused of imprisoning Gazan civilians and preventing their evacuation from Gaza City, while Israel faces blame for the situation.
• 🤝 Hamas is reportedly drafting a letter to President Trump proposing a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for releasing half of the hostages.

Russia's Drone Incursions and NATO Response

• 🇵🇱 Poland's President reported 21 Russian drones entering Polish airspace, characterizing it as a planned action and a hybrid war.
• ⚠️ General Keane strongly disagrees, stating that drone incursions into NATO airspace are an active war and conventional tactics, not hybrid warfare.
• ⚡ Russia is testing Poland's defenses and will, aiming to reduce support for Ukraine by creating threats.
• 🚨 Keane urges NATO to wake up and move beyond Article 4 discussions to Article 5, advocating for shooting down drones that violate airspace.
• 📢 He calls for NATO to recognize the threat and clearly communicate to Russia that further escalations will result in defensive actions.