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Jon Stewart Criticizes U.S. Response to Gaza, Highlights Double Standards

The comedian contrasts U.S. condemnation of Russia with tepid concern over Israel's actions, amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Main: Jon Stewart performs during the 17th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit on November 06, 2023 in New York City. Inset: An aerial view of buildings destroyed by Israeli air strikes in the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in Gaza City on October 11, 2023. Stewart criticized both Israel and the Biden administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas war during Monday's installment of "The Daily Show."
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Overview

  • Jon Stewart criticizes the U.S. government's inconsistent responses to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
  • Stewart contrasts the U.S.'s strong condemnation of Russian actions in Ukraine with its more tepid concern over Israel's actions in Gaza.
  • The comedian points out the high death toll in Gaza, the suppression of the free press, and the U.S.'s reluctance to condemn Israel's land seizures.
  • Stewart's commentary underscores the perceived double standards in U.S. foreign policy and calls for a more straightforward approach.
  • The critique comes amid a worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, with Stewart urging the U.S. to match its universal values with its actions.