Staff Reports
Former President Barack Obama’s recent comments on the Israel-Gaza conflict have raised questions about his true allegiance to Israel, according to New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. While Obama did condemn the horrific acts committed by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians, he also cautioned Israel against taking decisive action to address the existential threat it faces. Goodwin argues that Obama’s lecturing of Israel and his insistence that they abide by international law is hypocritical, considering the barbaric actions of Hamas.
@BarackObama u of all people should be very careful about HUMAN COST in the on-going Israel war on TERROR. I guess u have the honour of maximum number of bombs dropped by a recent President of USA ! pic.twitter.com/NWXH7CI0kE
— Sailesh Maheshwari (@SaileshMaheshw2) October 25, 2023
Obama’s criticism of Israel’s military response and his call for them to consider the human costs of their actions could ultimately backfire, worsening the humanitarian crisis and eroding support for Israel. Goodwin suggests that Obama’s support for Israeli efforts to incapacitate Hamas rather than completely destroying them shows a bias against Israel. Additionally, Obama’s inclusion of links to perspectives that favor the Palestinians further highlights his stance in this conflict.
Goodwin connects Obama’s comments to the actions of President Joe Biden’s administration, which he believes have constrained and delayed Israel’s response to Hamas. Policies to appease Iran have emboldened and empowered the regime, leading to increased terrorist activity across the Middle East. Goodwin questions whose side Obama and the Biden administration truly stand on in this conflict.
This article portrays Obama’s comments as undermining Israel’s right to defend itself and suggests that his stance is biased against Israel. It also criticizes the Biden administration’s policies as detrimental to Israel’s security.
