{
  "id": 14898768,
  "title": "You don't need psychic powers to see Obama is an 'antisemitism superspreader' - opinion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/you-dont-need-psychic-powers-to-see-obama-is-an-antisemitism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T07:38:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-911908"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barack Obama, a former US president, made controversial remarks about the Israel-Palestinian conflict during a speech in Belfast, according to Irish media. He stated that it was \"undeniable\" that Jews who settled in Palestine took land from others and that those affected felt it was unjust and wanted their land back. While the words themselves are troubling, the impact lies in the fact that Obama is a globally influential figure with millions of followers on social media. Young and impressionable people may believe these statements without fully understanding the complexities of the history.\n\nThis is not the first time Obama has been accused of spreading antisemitism. Critics argue that his comments reflect a deep-seated disdain for Israel and Jewish history. Some believe that by perpetuating the myth that Jews stole the land, Obama has contributed to a century of conflict and suffering. This narrative has led to the deaths of many Jews and Arabs alike. Obama's last major act as president was to allow a UN resolution condemning Israel to pass, and his nuclear agreement with Iran, a country that seeks to destroy Israel, has also been widely criticized.\n\nUri Geller, a proclaimed psychic and former Israeli celebrity, has long been an outspoken critic of Obama's views. He believes that Obama's remarks are not only unjust but also dangerous, as they can sow further division and mistrust between Jews and Arabs. Geller urges Jews to speak out against these remarks and to recognize that Obama's words do not represent the truth about Jewish history and connection to the land.",
  "summary": "The problem with Obama's Israel-Palestinian conflict comments in Ireland is not merely that he said it; it is that countless people will believe it precisely because Obama said it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}