Obama betrayed Israel. President Obama’s refusal to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution that would allot Israel territory the Western Wall resided in caused many Americans to claim that Obama betrayed Israel. However, Obama and others backed his decision by claiming that Israel had violated human rights laws agains Palestinians, and Israel and Pakistan should work out a two-state solution to settle the land dispute. In the columns “ The Unkindest Cut of All, Right in the Back of Israel” by Suzanne Fields and “U.S. Should Stop Funding Israel, or Let Others Broker Peace” by Noura Erakat, the columnists express their opinions on the United Nations Security Council decision. Both columnists argue that the United States has a duty
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Fields mentions in the column, “The president's action, or rather lack of action, is nothing less than treachery.” Her column presents an accusatory tone. Fields gathers an abundance of quotes from American officials who do not agree with Obama’s decision to betray Israel. Fields provides a quote from John Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Bolton agrees that "Barack Obama stabbed Israel in the front" by supporting the Palestinian story and reducing possibilities for "land for peace." Fields leaves out the reasoning behind Obama’ decision. In an article from the Chicago Tribune, called “Obama Administration Declines Veto on UN Condemnation of Israeli Settlements,” it outlines the key points that influenced Obama’s decision. “In a statement, Secretary of State John Kerry said the vote was guided by one principle: ‘To preserve the possibility of the two-state solution.”’ Fields clearly leaves out omissions of merit that could influence the reader’s opinion of …show more content…
Despite Erakat’s affront tone towards Israel, Erakat states, “As Israel’s primary patron of economic, military and diplomatic support, the United States has a duty and the capacity to help resolve the Palestinian-Israel conflict.” Fields similarly provides a quote from Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina describing Obama’s treachery as abandoning "the only democracy in the Middle East who shares our values.” Fields and Erakat both use emotional appeals to support their theme. Fields describes the horrific scene of Jews being “denied access to the ancient stones once stained by their ancestors' prayers and tears” (Fields). In contrast, Erakat illuminates how Israel has violated human rights laws against Pakistan. “In its most recent offensive, Israel has dropped over 100 one-ton bombs, hardly precise and discriminate weaponry, onto the densely populated and besieged Gaza Strip. (Erakat)” Israel’s heinous actions contributed to Obama’s decision to refuse to veto the
Fields mentions in the column, “The president's action, or rather lack of action, is nothing less than treachery.” Her column presents an accusatory tone. Fields gathers an abundance of quotes from American officials who do not agree with Obama’s decision to betray Israel. Fields provides a quote from John Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Bolton agrees that "Barack Obama stabbed Israel in the front" by supporting the Palestinian story and reducing possibilities for "land for peace." Fields leaves out the reasoning behind Obama’ decision. In an article from the Chicago Tribune, called “Obama Administration Declines Veto on UN Condemnation of Israeli Settlements,” it outlines the key points that influenced Obama’s decision. “In a statement, Secretary of State John Kerry said the vote was guided by one principle: ‘To preserve the possibility of the two-state solution.”’ Fields clearly leaves out omissions of merit that could influence the reader’s opinion of …show more content…
Despite Erakat’s affront tone towards Israel, Erakat states, “As Israel’s primary patron of economic, military and diplomatic support, the United States has a duty and the capacity to help resolve the Palestinian-Israel conflict.” Fields similarly provides a quote from Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina describing Obama’s treachery as abandoning "the only democracy in the Middle East who shares our values.” Fields and Erakat both use emotional appeals to support their theme. Fields describes the horrific scene of Jews being “denied access to the ancient stones once stained by their ancestors' prayers and tears” (Fields). In contrast, Erakat illuminates how Israel has violated human rights laws against Pakistan. “In its most recent offensive, Israel has dropped over 100 one-ton bombs, hardly precise and discriminate weaponry, onto the densely populated and besieged Gaza Strip. (Erakat)” Israel’s heinous actions contributed to Obama’s decision to refuse to veto the