Obama breaks silence on Israel war, Clinton still mum

NEW DELHI: Former US President Barack Obama spoke in support of Israel this Monday after days-long silence, leaving Bill Clinton as the only surviving commander-in-chief who has been quiet about the Middle East conflict, reported New York Post.
“All Americans should be horrified and outraged by the brazen terrorist attacks on Israel and the slaughter of innocent civilians,” Obama wrote on X.
“We grieve for those who died, pray for the safe return of those who’ve been held hostage, and stand squarely alongside our ally, Israel, as it dismantles Hamas,” he added. “As we support Israel’s right to defend itself against terror, we must keep striving for a just and lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike.”
Even though Bill Clinton stayed silent, his wife Hillary Clinton came out in support of Israel.

In a post on X she wrote, “My prayers are with everyone affected by the horrific attacks by Hamas in Israel,” the former first lady, senator from New York, and secretary of state wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The United States stands in strong support of our ally, today and every day.”
The other three living US former presidents- Donald Trump, George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter or their post-Presidential organizations have decried the attack, reported New York Post.