Barack Obama Speaks on Israel-Palestine, Both-Sides the Issue

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 just lately 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 totally admits, that is difficult.

Have a look for your self to see what precisely he says … basically, 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 individuals 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 id as a individuals. In different phrases, there’s validity in every POV right here.

When it comes to of us debating this downside, Obama says it could actually’t be hashed out on social media — and it could actually’t be solved until all people tells the “whole truth” a few complicated subject.

He additionally says individuals need to be taught to talk to others on the other finish and give you the chance to take action civilly … and encourages everybody to see that there is complicity on all fronts of this. It is a phrase salad, however for those who’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 … a minimum of not in what’s uploaded in the mean time. Maybe we’ll hear extra from him within the coming days.