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Obama: Israel 'took the land' from Palestinians, 'ceded moral ground' in Gaza
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Former US President Barack Obama criticized Israel for taking land from Palestinians and described their actions as excessive during a speech in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- Obama acknowledged the historical oppression of Jewish people and their need for refuge but warned that Israel's current approach of prioritizing security without concessions risks losing moral ground.
- He emphasized the need for both Israelis and Palestinians to rethink their future coexistence and seek ethical and just ways to live together rather than relying on military dominance.
- Obama suggested Palestinians adopt nonviolent strategies, noting they cannot outgun or outweaponize Israel, and highlighted the importance of genuine cessation for long-term peace solutions.
- He stressed that millions of Jews and Palestinians will remain in the region, urging a reimagining of coexistence beyond walls and conflict.
