Former
President Jimmy Carter appeared on the Jon Stewart
Daily Show this past Monday. Carter, who is a peace advocate, and
outspoken critic of Israeli's occupation of Palestine, was asked if he thought religion played a part of the
January 7th Paris terrorist attack. Carter replied:
"One of the origins for it is the Palestinian problem, and this affects people who are affiliated in any way with the Arab people who live in the West Bank and Gaza – what they're doing now, what's being done to them. So I think that's part of it."
Carter goes on to say, there is a new evolution of terrorism, and more national security in western countries will become inevitable. Here is a link to
the Daily Show video with Carter and Stewart.
David Weinstein with the Daily Caller responded to Jimmy Carter's statement with his own:
When in doubt, blame Israel — at least that seems to be the habit of America’s least respected former president.
Well, now David, Carter does not blame Israel for the attacks, and President Jimmy Carter is not 'America's least respected president.' That would be George W. Bush, Jr., yes?
It should be noted that friction between Israel and France is well known and seems to be escalating, especially after France recently joined Britain, Ireland, Sweden and Spain in pulling for the recognition of a Palestine state.
Even with the underlying animosities, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined French President Francois Hollande, on January 11, along with 40 world leaders in unity, to protest the terrorist attack, and pay tribute to the victims.
Back to President Carter. When he speaks, people listen. The former U.S. president is a highly respected, admired and loved man, by millions around the world. At 90-years old, he continues to work as an activist for multiple human rights causes via the The Carter Center. (while some former presidents opt to hide out from their war crimes and paint pictures, as if that will make the murders of over 100k innocent people, go away.)
Thank you, Jimmy Carter. Thank you for all you do, and have done to make this world a better place.
Sources include: Occupy Central, Haaretz, Wikipedia, and Reuters