Jon Stewart Accuses Arab States of Neglecting Palestinian Citizenship, cites Islamist Fears

Jon Stewart Criticizes Arab States for Not Granting Citizenship to Palestinians

During a recent interview with journalist Christiane Amanpour, "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart brought attention to the issue of Arab states not granting citizenship to Palestinian refugees in their own countries. Stewart expressed his frustration with the Arab nations, accusing them of being "scared" of the Islamists they have helped foster in Palestine. He highlighted that they are reluctant to provide citizenship to Palestinians due to their fear of groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.

Arab Nations' Reluctance

Stewart specifically called out Arab nations such as Jordan, criticizing them for not taking a more proactive stance in addressing the plight of Palestinians. He emphasized that the Arab states' hesitation to offer citizenship to Palestinian refugees is a significant concern that needs to be addressed.

Refugee Situation During Conflict

Stewart also referenced a previous statement from Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who expressed concerns about taking in Palestinian refugees during times of conflict, citing potential risks to national security and the possibility of becoming a target for attacks on Israel.

Possible Geopolitical Solutions

Stewart's comments are not isolated incidents, as he has previously shared his thoughts on potential solutions to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. In a previous episode of "The Daily Show," Stewart proposed the idea of forming a Middle Eastern version of NATO to address the Gaza conflict. However, his proposal faced criticism from experts who questioned its feasibility in practice.

Christiane Amanpour also weighed in on the situation, highlighting the reluctance of the Israeli government to consider alternative plans, such as creating a demilitarized zone in the region, as a means of resolving the conflict.