Israel 'Took the Land' From Palestinians, Has 'Ceded Moral Ground,' Obama Tells Belfast Crowd
Obama said Israel took Palestinian land and warned military strength alone cannot secure peace, drawing sharp criticism from pro-Israel groups.
- On Tuesday, former President Barack Obama spoke at the O2 arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, arguing that Israel's founding involved "injustice" against Palestinians and criticizing the government's reliance on military force.
- Speaking with journalist Susan McKay, Obama acknowledged Jewish persecution in Europe while asserting that Israel's establishment involved taking land and being "excessive."
- Critics accused the former president of distorting history, arguing he overlooked more than 3,000 years of Jewish ties to the Land of Israel and minimized continuous Jewish presence in the region.
- Obama warned that Israel has "ceded moral ground" by prioritizing military solutions, arguing the citizenry must "rethink, reimagine" how to coexist with Palestinians rather than relying on walls and force.
- Regarding the path forward, Obama stated Palestinians must abandon expectations of military victory and pursue "nonviolent strategies," acknowledging that lasting peace requires significant diplomatic effort and creative engagement.
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Obama Faces Backlash Over Israel 'Took Land' Remarks
Former President Barack Obama faces sharp criticism from pro-Israel voices after telling a Belfast audience that Jews “took land off people and they were excessive.” On Tuesday at the O2 arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Obama sat for a conversation with journalist and author Susan McKay as part of a speaking tour that also includes […]
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