WASHINGTON: Former US President Barack Obama has said that some of Israel’s actions in its conflict with Hamas, like cutting off food and water supplies Gaza, could backfire, Western media reported on Monday.
He was of the view that Israeli moves would harden Palestinian attitudes for generations and weaken global support for Israel.
Obama said any Israeli strategy that disregards the human costs of the war could ultimately backfire.
The former US president said the Israeli government’s decision to cut off food, water and electricity supplies to Gaza would worsen a growing humanitarian crisis.
He said Israeli actions could further harden Palestinian attitudes for generations and undermine long-term efforts to achieve peace in the region.
Israel has heavily bombarded Gaza since Hamas attack on October 7. Israeli bombardment has killed more than 5,000 Palestinians.
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Obama in remarks condemned Hamas’ attack and reaffirmed his support for Israel’s right to defend itself.
Gaza, a 45 km-long (25-mile) strip of land is home to 2.3 million people, has been ruled since 2007 by Hamas that faces a blockade from Israel
