Thread by @chalavyishmael

I wasn't going to post about Carter, but seeing dozens of articles proclaiming him a hero and a peacemaker has compelled me to speak up.

Carter might have done more damage to Israel's security and international standing than any Western leader in history.

Let's dive in. 🧵
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In 2009, Carter met with Hamas leader Khaled Mashal.

Here they are, hugging and kissing each other.

By meeting with Hamas, Carter provided them with a veneer of legitimacy that remains today, despite their openly stated goal to eradicate Jews and Israel.

via @AP

I'm not even sure how this is real but this interview perfectly encapsulates Carter's philosophy.

When asked if Hamas can be trusted, he says, 'Yes... They've never betrayed any of their commitments to me or publicly.'

When challenged on their status as a terror organization, he says, 'Well, they've done some bad things.'

And the cherry on top? 'There will be no peace without Hamas.'

I really miss when the media asked questions like this.

via @TheTodayShow

Carter is often credited with the Camp David Accords, but according to many historians the Accords happened despite Carter's involvement, not because of it.

He also encouraged the Palestinian leadership to avoid making peace with Israel as @AlanDersh explains:

ShulhanAruch (YT)

In 1977, Carter sat down with Hafez Assad, a dictator with the blood of untold thousands on his hands, and described him as "gracious, relaxed, humorous."

"We began to enjoy the discussion...attempting to outdo each other in precipitating laughter".

via @universityofga

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Once again, @AlanDersh nails it:

"Jimmy Carter has...become such an anti-Israel bigot"

"He has no sympathy or understanding for the suffering of Jewish people"

"If you're an Israeli, Carter doesn't like you. If you're an Arab or a Muslim, he likes you."

via @JBSTVORG

Carter's approach represents everything wrong with Western policy in the Middle East and has slowly spread like a virus.

Treating terrorists as legitimate actors and casting Palestinians perpetually as victims has somehow latched onto the world psyche and refuses to let go.

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The sheer nerve to criticize Israel's response to Hamas is beyond belief, especially from those who've allowed Hamas to stay in power and stopped Israel from effectively addressing the threat.

I've yet to see any of them take responsibility for the brutal events of October 7th.

This thread is just the beginning.

Carter also leaked a conversation he had with Prime Minister Rabin and backstabbed him in front of the press.

And years after his presidency, he tried to expose Israel's nuclear program to the world.

📖 - The Prime Ministers by Yehuda Avner