Dream - The first debate between the presidential candidates of the United States, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, was heated. One of the topics discussed was the Israel vs Hamas war in Gaza. Initially, the debate moderator asked Trump if he was willing to recognize Palestine as an independent state if he became the President of the United States?

As reported by The Hill, Trump did not clearly answer whether he would support an independent Palestine or not. "Do you support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state to support peace in this region?" asked the moderator, on Friday, June 28, 2024.

In this topic, Trump also did not explain his views on what is currently happening in Gaza. In the debate, Biden reiterated his policy on Gaza and Israel, and his administration also encouraged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden also explained about the ceasefire proposal he conveyed at the end of May, which includes three phases, namely a temporary ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, as well as access to humanitarian aid to Gaza. According to Biden, Hamas is the party that obstructs the achievement of the ceasefire agreement. However, this is denied by Trump. He called Biden like a Palestinian because he supports the ceasefire.

""He (Biden) said that the only ones who want to continue fighting are Hamas, but the truth is that Israel is the one who wants to continue the war, you have to let them continue what has already happened and finish their task," Trump stated. In response to Trump's accusations, Biden said that Trump is foolish regarding the conflict issue in Gaza."