{"id":2063072,"date":"2023-10-11T09:05:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T13:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-presidents-obama-and-clinton-condemn-hamas-attacks-on-israel\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T09:09:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T13:09:11","slug":"former-presidents-obama-and-clinton-condemn-hamas-attacks-on-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-presidents-obama-and-clinton-condemn-hamas-attacks-on-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Obama and Clinton denounce Hamas attacks on Israel."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-presidents-obama-and-clinton-condemn-hamas-attacks-on-israel%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2063072&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<p>Former Presidents \u200dBarack Obama and Bill Clinton took \u200cto social media to condemn the recent attack by Hamas on Israel, a long-standing\u200b ally of the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Their statements come in \u200bthe \u200cwake of the brutal assault carried \u2064out by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, which\u200d resulted in\u2064 the deaths and \u200dkidnappings\u2062 of innocent civilians, including women and children. This act of violence has further escalated the ongoing\u2062 conflict between the two sides.<\/p>\n<p>President Obama expressed his outrage in a statement posted on X on the afternoon of October 9th, stating, &#8220;The brazen terrorist attacks on Israel and the senseless slaughter of innocent civilians should horrify and \u200boutrage all\u2062 Americans. We stand firmly with our ally, Israel, as they dismantle Hamas. While supporting Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself, we\u2063 must continue to strive for a just and lasting \u200cpeace for both Israelis and Palestinians.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n    <!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/rep-mccaul-introduces-pro-israel-resolution-condemning-hamas-terrorism-5507480?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Rep. McCaul Introduces Pro-Israel\u200c Resolution Condemning Hamas&#8217; Terrorism<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/10\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/rep-mccaul-introduces-pro-israel-resolution-condemning-hamas-terrorism-5507480?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/top-us-general-warns-iran-not-to-get-involved-in-israel-crisis-5507487?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Top US General Warns Iran &#8216;Not to Get Involved&#8217; in Israel Crisis<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/10\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/top-us-general-warns-iran-not-to-get-involved-in-israel-crisis-5507487?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!--\/$-->\n  <\/div>\n<p>President Clinton\u200c followed suit about an hour later on the evening of October\u200d 9th, issuing\u200d his own statement on social media. He condemned the &#8220;horrific terrorist assault&#8221; \u2064carried out \u2062by Hamas in \u2064Israel and expressed his condolences\u2064 for the lives lost. He called for\u2062 global unity against terrorism and urged support for Israeli democracy, emphasizing the need to prioritize purpose over politics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>    The Oslo Accords, mediated by President Clinton in 1993, were his attempt to bring peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. These \u2064diplomatic efforts highlight his\u2064 commitment \u2062to resolving the conflict between the two \u2062warring sides.<br \/>\n \u200c<\/p>\n<h2>Other Diplomatic Statements<\/h2>\n<p>    Former first lady Hillary Clinton also voiced her support on\u2063 X, \u2062stating, &#8220;My prayers are with everyone affected by the horrific attacks by\u2062 Hamas\u200b in Israel. The United \u200cStates\u200c stands in strong support of\u2062 our ally today and every day.&#8221;<br \/>\n \u2062\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<p>Former first ladies \u200dMichelle Obama and Melania Trump have yet to make formal statements regarding the\u2064 recent events.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>    \u200c   \u200b President Joe Biden expressed\u200b his sorrow and concern on October 9th,\u200d acknowledging the\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-presidents-obama-and-clinton-condemn-hamas-attacks-on-israel\/\" title=\"Obama and Clinton denounce Hamas attacks on Israel.\">heart-wrenching\u2064 impact<\/a> of the attacks. He emphasized the need to obtain information about American citizens who remain unaccounted for and pledged to work \u200dclosely with Israeli officials. At least 11 Americans have lost their lives in Israel as a result of the ongoing conflict. President Biden&#8217;s heartfelt message conveyed his\u2063 empathy for the affected families and his determination\u2062 to \u200caddress \u2063the situation.<br \/>\n  \u200d\n  <\/div>\n<p>First lady Jill Biden showed solidarity by sharing a photo of the White House illuminated in blue, accompanied by the message, \u200d&#8221;We stand united with \u2063the people of Israel against \u2064terrorism,&#8221; on\u200d X.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Trump&#8217;s Take<\/h2>\n<p>    \u2063  \u200dFormer President Donald Trump addressed the violence in the \u200dMiddle East during a speech in Waterloo, Iowa, on October 7th. He \u2064condemned the\u200d Hamas terrorist \u200cinvasion of Israeli territory \u200cand expressed his determination to crush\u2063 such \u2062acts of savagery. Trump also made several statements on Truth Social, attributing the attack to President Joe Biden&#8217;s perceived \u200cincompetence and weakness. \u200bHe further speculated about potential threats \u200bwithin \u2064the United States, linking\u200c them to the current administration&#8217;s policies.\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>    Trump&#8217;s comments on the situation reflect\u2063 his ongoing involvement\u2064 in political discourse. As he prepares to run for a second term in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-appears-to-be-a-popular-lead-for-2024-straw-poll-shows\/\" title=\"DeSantis Appears To Be A Popular Lead For 2024, Straw Poll Shows\">upcoming 2024 presidential election<\/a>, it is likely that \u200bhe\u200c will face President\u200c Biden once\u2062 again, mirroring the dynamics \u200cof the 2020 election.\n  <\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Just four years \u2063ago, we celebrated the\u2063 signing of the historic Abraham Accords, and now we witness this attack on Israel,&#8221; President Trump remarked. &#8220;What a difference a\u200d President makes!&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>    \u200b Mr. Trump also raised concerns about the influx of individuals crossing\u2063 the southern border into the United States,\u200c drawing a parallel between the situation in Israel and potential threats within the \u200bcountry. He attributed these issues to President Biden and former President Obama, suggesting a connection between their\u2064 policies and the\u200b current state of \u2064affairs.\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What efforts have world leaders, such as President Clinton, made in the \u2063past to\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nuclear-war-cannot-be-won-and-must-never-be-fought-five-world-powers-reaffirm-promise-to-avoid-nuclear-war\/\" title=\"\u2018Nuclear War Cannot Be Won And Must Never Be Fought\u2019: Five World Powers Reaffirm Promise To Avoid Nuclear War\">pursue diplomatic solutions<\/a> and achieve peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063To provide any\u2064 necessary \u200bassistance. President \u2063Biden also reaffirmed the\u2062 United States&#8217; unwavering \u200dsupport for Israel&#8217;s right to defend \u2063itself against\u200b terrorism and urged for a de-escalation of the conflict to\u200c protect innocent \u200dlives.<\/p>\n<p>The statements from former Presidents\u200c Obama and Clinton, as well as \u2062former first lady Hillary\u2063 Clinton, highlight the bipartisan support \u2064for\u2063 Israel and the condemnation\u2064 of Hamas&#8217; acts of terror. It underscores the United States&#8217; longstanding commitment\u2063 to its alliance with Israel and the pursuit of peace in \u200bthe region.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas\u2062 has\u2063 resulted \u200cin a significant loss of life and further \u2064destabilization in the Middle East. \u2064The international community has called for a \u200bpeaceful resolution and an\u2063 end to the violence. Efforts by world leaders, such as President Clinton&#8217;s mediation in the Oslo Accords, demonstrate the importance of diplomatic\u200d solutions in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/world-leaders-issue-condemnations-of-hamas-attack-on-israel\/\" title=\"World leaders condemn Hamas attack on Israel.\">achieving lasting peace<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As the situation continues to \u200dunfold, it is crucial for all parties involved to prioritize dialogue, restraint,\u200b and the protection of\u200d innocent \u2064civilians. The United States, along with its former presidents \u2062and other world leaders, remains committed to supporting Israel&#8217;s right \u2063to self-defense while also advocating for a peaceful resolution \u2062to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Former first ladies \u2062Michelle Obama and Melania \u200bTrump, as well as other prominent figures, have yet \u2064to\u2064 publicly address the\u200c recent events. Their statements, if made, would further contribute to the international discourse and demonstrate the \u200bunity and solidarity needed to address this complex and pressing\u2063 issue.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the recent attack\u2063 by Hamas on Israel has garnered international condemnation, including from former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Their\u200b statements, alongside \u200bPresident Biden&#8217;s and former\u2062 first \u2063lady Hillary Clinton&#8217;s,\u2064 underline the \u2063United \u200bStates&#8217; support for\u200d Israel and the call for a\u2063 peaceful resolution to the conflict. \u200cThe world awaits\u200d the voices of other prominent figures and hopes for \u2063a de-escalation of\u200c violence\u200d and \u2063a \u2064path towards lasting peace in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Presidents Obama and Clinton condemned Hamas&#8217; attack on Israel, a US ally. The terrorists killed and kidnapped civilians, including women and children, causing chaos. 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