Obama cautions Israel on potential consequences of actions in Gaza

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has warned that Israel's actions in Gaza, such as cutting off food and water, could have negative consequences, including hardening Palestinian attitudes, weakening international support for Israel, and undermining peace efforts in the region. While Obama acknowledged Israel's right to self-defense, he called for more international aid to be provided. During his presidency, Obama supported Israel's right to self-defense and attempted to negotiate a peace deal. President Joe Biden, who served as Obama's vice president, has expressed unwavering support for Israel since the recent attack by Hamas.