Steve Kerr: Israel sought revenge on Palestinians after Oct. 7
The Forward • • sports
Key Points:
- Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr criticized Israel in a New Yorker interview, accusing the country of missing a chance for peace after Oct. 7 and highlighting the deaths of 72,000 Palestinians and illegal settlement expansion in the West Bank.
- Kerr, whose father was assassinated in Beirut in 1984, condemned violence and war as solutions, emphasizing that killing innocent people is not the answer to Middle East conflicts.
- His remarks mark a rare and notable critique of Israel by a prominent American sports figure since Oct. 7, contrasting with limited commentary on the conflict within the NBA.
- Kerr also criticized U.S. leadership, describing it as misguided and lacking humility, dignity, and understanding of global perspectives.
- The coach’s outspoken political views have reportedly caused some tension within the Warriors organization amid speculation about his coaching future.
