Haim Saban ‘Disturbed’ by Obama Stance on Israel in Closing Days of Administration
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By Nathan Guttman January 5, 2017
The choir condemning President Obama’s decision to allow a United Nations Security Council resolution on Israeli settlements has gained an important reinforcement.
Haim Saban, a top Democratic funder and a close friend of Bill and Hillary Clinton, is speaking out against the Obama administration.
“As a longstanding Democrat who has supported and defended President Obama on his treatment of Israel throughout his presidency, I am deeply disturbed by the Administration’s decision not to veto UN Security Council Resolution 2334 and Secretary Kerry’s subsequent one sided speech,” the Israeli-American billionaire said in a statement. “These actions undermine our country’s long-standing support for Israel and harm any long-term prospects for peace, which is in our national interest.”
Saban has always been hawkish on issues relating to Israel and was critical of the Iranian nuclear deal, a hallmark Obama diplomatic step which was supported by Clinton as well. He has recently also spoken out against Rep. Keith Ellison who is running for chairmanship of the DNC, calling him an “anti-Semite” and “anti-Israel.”
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