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    Former President Obama’s Comments on Israel-Hamas Conflict Draw Criticism

    What’s happening?

    Over the weekend, former President Barack Obama made a statement suggesting that “nobody’s hands” are clean in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This remark has sparked a wave of backlash from social media users.

    Why it matters?

    The Israel-Hamas conflict is a highly sensitive and polarizing issue. Obama’s comments, implying a shared responsibility for the ongoing violence, have been met with strong reactions. The backlash underscores the deep divisions and strong feelings that this issue evokes globally.

    The details

    Obama’s comments were made during a virtual event. The former president did not specifically name any parties, but his suggestion that all involved have some culpability in the conflict has drawn criticism. Many social media users took to various platforms to express their disagreement and disapproval of his remarks.

    This story was first published on Fox News .

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