Staff Reports
An outraging Passover speech given by former President Barack Obama upset many Americans by not mentioning Israeli hostages held by terrorists. Obama’s speech, crafted to be safe, included calls for empathy for both “Israel and Gaza,” but lacked condemnation for Hamas holding 133 Israeli hostages. These hostages have suffered since the vicious October 7th attack and are in need of support.
Obama’s failure to address the suffering of Israeli hostages during a festive Jewish time sends a troublesome message. The Democrat Party’s tendency to criticize Israel while overlooking the brutal actions of terrorist groups like Hamas is concerning. Instead of standing firmly with Israel, Obama opted for a more diplomatic tone that failed to acknowledge the real issues at hand.
The rise of antisemitism within the Democratic Party is alarming, with some members openly supporting anti-Israel protests and holding biased views against the Jewish state. Representative Ilhan Omar’s daughter being arrested at a protest is a testament to the normalization of antisemitic behavior among Democrats. Obama missed an opportunity to denounce this disturbing trend in his Passover address.
It’s vital for leaders to recognize and condemn antisemitism wherever it appears, especially within their own party. By glossing over the plight of Israeli hostages and sidestepping the growing antisemitism within Democratic ranks, Obama missed a chance to show true leadership and stand up for the Jewish people. Israel, a democratic nation facing constant threats from terrorist groups, deserves unwavering support, not vague statements that ignore the reality on the ground.
