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Jewish groups condemn Trump’s threat that a ‘whole civilization will die’ in Iran
Jerusalem Post ^ | April 8, 2026 | Grace Gilson

Posted on 04/07/2026 10:20:22 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege

The American Jewish Committee wrote in a post on X/Twitter that while it “shares the objectives” of Trump’s war with Iran, it was “alarmed” by the president’s social media posts, adding that the Iranian people “deserve a future defined by dignity, opportunity, and greater integration with the global community.”

Amy Spitalnick, the CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, condemned the president’s remarks, saying in a statement that there were “simply no words to describe the danger of a US president openly threatening to erase an entire civilization.” She alluded to Jews’ history of facing genocidal leaders in her comments.

For some Jews, the president’s looming deadline for Iran carried added significance as it came during the final days of Passover, and as Iran continued to barrage Israel with missiles.

“Tonight, I pray that the Pharaohs who insist on our demise recognize the harm that they may bring on themselves,” Rabbi Arie Hasit, associate dean of the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary in Israel, wrote on Facebook. “That they recognize that Iran can put aside its insistence that Israel must be destroyed and that they can make the necessary steps to end this war.”

“And I pray that if they are overcome by Pharaoh, that no leader try to play the part of God,” Hasit continued. “That in the name of my future, we do not wipe out any civilization. That we understand that even the worst of enemies does not justify the use of the fiercest of our power.”

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Iran; Israel
KEYWORDS: holocaust; iran; jewish; language; leftists; nuclearholocaust; randspam; truthsocial; war
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1 posted on 04/07/2026 10:20:22 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

WEll it didn’t happen. So now what?


2 posted on 04/07/2026 10:21:26 PM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Then he should bring everyone home and let Usrael fight Iran alone. Or are these liberal, stupid American Jews who hate Israel?


3 posted on 04/07/2026 10:22:19 PM PDT by madison10
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To: DouglasKC

It’s Taco Tuesday


4 posted on 04/07/2026 10:26:57 PM PDT by MarlonRando
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To: madison10

It explains why there was a holocaust.


5 posted on 04/07/2026 10:29:30 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: MarlonRando

Shut up! You have no clue as to the plan.


6 posted on 04/07/2026 10:30:53 PM PDT by madison10
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To: DouglasKC

Even with well-intentioned “Art of the Deal” motives, or in jest...was it out of line...

Even for Trump - Even up against the brutal Iranian regime that speaks the same language?

That is the question...


7 posted on 04/07/2026 10:30:58 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege (🩰🌷)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Yes, it does.


8 posted on 04/07/2026 10:31:28 PM PDT by madison10
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To: madison10

“ Iran’s Farsi-language version of its ceasefire proposal includes “acceptance of enrichment,” a provision not present in English versions, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, highlighting discrepancies in how Tehran is presenting its terms.”

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202604086527


9 posted on 04/07/2026 10:32:24 PM PDT by MarlonRando
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Trumps comment was out of line and there is no excuse for making it.


10 posted on 04/07/2026 10:35:21 PM PDT by moviefan8
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
Even with well-intentioned “Art of the Deal” motives, or in jest...was it out of line...
Even for Trump - Even up against the brutal Iranian regime that speaks the same language?

Not out of line. I think people like tough talk from our leaders.

11 posted on 04/07/2026 10:35:45 PM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: moviefan8

Aww those poor baby islamics got offended, the horrors. Guess we have another 9/11 coming right?
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12 posted on 04/07/2026 10:36:19 PM PDT by Polanski
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Are you upset he didn’t aldo vow to kill every single one of their livestock?


13 posted on 04/07/2026 10:36:20 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Fools and traitors are everywhere.


14 posted on 04/07/2026 10:36:30 PM PDT by Williams (Thank God for the election of President Trump!)
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To: madison10

“A regional official confirmed to Associated Press on Tuesday that the two-week ceasefire allows Iran and Oman to impose fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran using the funds for reconstruction.“

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202604088458

Trump says a lot of money is going to be made. It sure will. It just won’t be ours. But he’s right— we will “hang around”

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116367088879643074


15 posted on 04/07/2026 10:36:39 PM PDT by MarlonRando
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Death to America and Death to Israel more to your liking?


16 posted on 04/07/2026 10:37:27 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

People weren’t going to die.

It was their level of civilization.

Who cares? It’s war. We did that to Germany and other countries, and they came back great, but they lost their civilization level.


17 posted on 04/07/2026 10:37:35 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: moviefan8

It’s a war and you are out of line with no excuse.

No one was going to end a civilization and if you don’t know that you’re an idiot.

And it wasn’t going to take 100 years to rebuild, either.

Trump was using the inflated rhetoric they are used to.

Oy.


18 posted on 04/07/2026 10:38:53 PM PDT by Williams (Thank God for the election of President Trump!)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
Tonight, I pray that the Pharaohs who insist on our demise recognize the harm that they may bring on themselves,”

Or the peace and freedom they may bring to the world. Amen. 🙏 🤲 ✝️ ✡️

19 posted on 04/07/2026 10:40:26 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Jews are God’s chosen people.
Persians aren’t.
Y’all figure it out.


20 posted on 04/07/2026 10:40:43 PM PDT by rellic
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