Israeli woman official seeks condemnation from Michelle Obama for Hamas’ crimes against women – met with silence
A Female Israeli Official Calls Out Michelle Obama’s Silence on Hamas Attack
When a female Israeli official reached out to former first lady Michelle Obama, urging her to condemn Hamas for their brutal attack on Israeli women, including rapes and murders during the October 7 massacre, she was met with silence.
May Golan, the Minister for the Advancement of the Status of Women of Israel, expressed her disappointment in an interview with host Erel Segal on Israel’s Channel 14. Golan highlighted Michelle Obama’s strong condemnation of Boko Haram when they kidnapped 276 girls from a school in Nigeria, launching the #BringBackOurGirls campaign. However, when Golan asked Obama to condemn Hamas, there was no response.
Golan criticized women’s groups for remaining silent about the atrocities suffered by Israeli women and girls on October 7, stating that these institutions have lost their relevance. She pointed out that while Michelle Obama called for the return of the kidnapped girls by Boko Haram, she said nothing when Golan asked her to condemn Hamas.
“I’ll tell you more than that,” Golan revealed. “I sent her a description, in authentic, sworn testimony, by people who told about the collection of severed female organs from women who had been raped, on broken pelvises, about shocking things that … I don’t want to continue to say in the Israel media. We know that the request has been received. She is not in a political position; she can certainly respond. Silence from her, from all the other female celebrities.”
Approximately a week after the October massacre, Michelle Obama spoke at New York City’s 92nd Street Y. While she expressed sympathy for the Israeli women, there was no mention of condemning Hamas, according to The Messenger.
Michelle Obama stated, “I’m like all Americans watching the images coming out of the region. I can say that, as a mother, I cannot wrap my arms around how people must be feeling. I can’t get the images of those young people who were gunned down attending a music festival because those kids were the age of my daughters.”
She then cautioned Israelis and their sympathizers not to let their hearts harden in the face of such heinous acts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining resolve for peace.
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Women were advised to ‘give’ to their family and nation instead of ‘taking’, a notion Hamas stresses to differentiate Islamist women from secular activists. In this vision, women are portrayed as dependent on men, confined to their homes and segregated from public space. During the Hamas attack. She questioned why there is a double standard when it comes to advocating for women’s rights. Golan emphasized the importance of solidarity among women across the globe, regardless of nationality or political affiliation.
The October 7 massacre in Israel was a horrifying event that left Israeli women and girls traumatized. Hamas militants carried out brutal attacks, including rapes and murders. It was truly a dark day for Israel and a stark reminder of the ongoing threat faced by its citizens.
Michelle Obama, known for her advocacy on various issues, has been vocal about women’s rights in the past. Her condemnation of Boko Haram and support for the #BringBackOurGirls campaign garnered global attention and demonstrated her commitment to the well-being of women around the world.
However, when May Golan reached out to Michelle Obama to bring attention to the suffering of Israeli women and girls during the Hamas attack, her plea fell on deaf ears. Golan highlighted the stark contrast between Obama’s swift response to the Boko Haram incident and her silence on the Hamas attack.
It is disheartening to see such a prominent advocate for women’s rights ignore the atrocities suffered by Israeli women. This silence raises important questions about the selective nature of activism and advocacy. Shouldn’t the suffering and security of women and girls be a universal concern?
Golan also criticized women’s groups for their silence on the matter. She pointed out that true solidarity among women should transcend political boundaries and national affiliations. The suffering of women and girls should never be a matter of political convenience or partisanship.
Advocacy for women’s rights should not be limited to specific circumstances or geographic regions. It should be an unwavering commitment to justice and equality for all women, regardless of their location. True feminism calls for standing up against all forms of violence and discrimination, regardless of the perpetrators or victims.
While it is still unclear why Michelle Obama remained silent on the Hamas attack, it is crucial to continue raising awareness about the suffering of Israeli women and girls. Their voices need to be heard, and their stories should serve as a reminder that no woman should ever endure such atrocities.
May Golan’s call for solidarity and her disappointment in Michelle Obama’s silence should resonate with women around the world. It is essential to stand together in the face of violence and injustice, regardless of nationality or political affiliation. Only through unity and collective action can we hope to bring an end to these atrocities and ensure a safer future for women everywhere.
In conclusion, the silence of Michelle Obama on the Hamas attack in Israel, which resulted in horrific suffering for Israeli women and girls, is a disappointing reminder of the selective nature of advocacy. Women’s rights should not be a matter of convenience or political affiliation. True solidarity among women transcends borders and calls for the condemnation of all forms of violence and discrimination. It is crucial to continue raising awareness about the suffering of Israeli women and girls, and to stand together in the pursuit of justice and equality for all women.
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