US Health Secretary's Anti-Qatar Tweet Deleted Amid Controversy
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
US Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a harsh critique of Qatar, accusing it of funding a propaganda campaign against Israel and promoting antisemitism, on the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre. The post was later deleted, with a journalist suggesting Qatar intervened, though this is unconfirmed. Kennedy Jr.'s remarks sharply contrasted with former President Trump's positive public stance on Qatar, a key US ally.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized Qatar's alleged propaganda campaign against Israel.
- Kennedy Jr. called the genocide accusations against Israel "inherently ridiculous" and a tool for antisemitism.
- The post was published on the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre.
- The remarks were deleted shortly after publication, with speculation of Qatari pressure.
- Kennedy Jr.'s criticism contrasted with former President Trump's positive relationship with Qatar.
US Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a strong condemnation of Qatar on the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre, accusing the Gulf state of funding a global propaganda campaign that falsely accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Kennedy Jr. claimed the campaign, which he attributed to the Muslim Brotherhood, made Joseph Goebbels "look like an amateur" and called the genocide accusation against Israel "inherently ridiculous," serving as a tool to legitimize antisemitism. He further asserted that totalitarian systems, including Islamism, utilize antisemitism to mobilize masses and gain power.
Kennedy Jr. also stated that many Westerners repeating the accusation are "useful idiots" misled by a psychological warfare campaign that equally despises Jews, Christians, Israel, and the US. His post was published on October 7th, the anniversary of the Hamas massacre. The remarks were later deleted, with independent journalist Eitan Fischberger sharing documentation and suggesting Qatar made "some angry phone calls." However, Fischberger's claim about Qatari intervention is presented as speculation without evidence.
The context of the statement is significant, as Qatar hosts Hamas leadership and serves as a key US security and diplomatic partner, hosting the Al-Udeid air base and facilitating communication with entities the US struggles to engage directly. Qatar has also been involved in mediating between the US and Iran. This contrasts with the public stance of former President Donald Trump, who has consistently praised Qatar, calling it a "great ally" and acknowledging its contributions to Gaza's aid and reconstruction. Trump even gifted Qatar a Boeing aircraft valued at $400 million for presidential use, though concerns about its security capabilities have been raised.
Kennedy Jr.'s sharp criticism deviates significantly from the more positive tone adopted by Trump towards Qatar. The exact reason for the deletion of his critical post remains unclear.
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