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Jon Stewart Calls Out America’s ‘Verbal Gymnastics’ Toward War in Gaza: U.S. ‘Knows This Is Wrong’ but Lacks ‘Courage to Say It’


On the "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart compared the U.S. government's response to the war in Gaza versus the war in Ukraine.

On the “ The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart decided it was time for a “wellness check” on Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war reached the six-month mark Sunday. However, when asked about the situation in Gaza, national security communications advisor John Kirby only stated that America is “concerned.” “The verbal gymnastics that the American government must undertake so as not to offend the delicate sensibilities of a country we provide most of the weapons for, is…” Stewart said of Israel before letting out an exasperated sound.

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