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Barack Obama spoke out concerning the battle between Israel and Palestine — and he says two issues should be acknowledged as true … on each side of this thorny subject.
The previous President was not too long ago talking at an occasion, and his remarks had been captured by Pod Save America — which says his full interview is popping out Tuesday. However from the snippet they launched, BO says fairly a bit … and absolutely admits, that is sophisticated.
Have a look for your self to see what precisely he says … primarily, he condemns Hamas and the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel — however in the identical breath, condemns Israel’s response.
He says there are harmless folks in Gaza who’ve been wrapped up on this that don’t have anything to do with Hamas … and but, additionally notes the historical past of Jews being segregated/persecuted over their identification as a folks. In different phrases, there’s validity in every POV right here.
When it comes to of us debating this drawback, Obama says it may possibly’t be hashed out on social media — and it may possibly’t be solved except all people tells the “entire fact” a couple of advanced matter.
He additionally says folks must be taught to talk to others on the other finish and have the option to take action civilly … and encourages everybody to see that there is complicity on all fronts of this. It is a phrase salad, however in the event you’re questioning what he is really arguing for now … you are outta luck.
Barack does not actually say what he thinks ought to occur going ahead, nor does he specify what precisely he is calling for at this level … no less than not in what’s uploaded for the time being. Maybe we’ll hear extra from him within the coming days.
Pres. Biden, in the meantime, has referred to as for a “pause” within the combating .. however Israel is not budging. Their floor operation into Gaza continues as they search to seek out the terrorists.