Israel-Hamas Conflict: African Leaders, Western Racism, and Biden's Decency Test

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared war on Hamas, launching a large-scale military operation in response to Hamas' unprecedented multifront attack on Israel. The conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties, with both Israeli and Palestinian lives lost. African leaders have reacted to the conflict, with divisions emerging on the source of the conflict and who is to blame. Some African nations, such as Tanzania and Kenya, have condemned Hamas' assault and called for de-escalation, while others, like Morocco and Algeria, have expressed support for Palestine. South Africa has called for a credible peace process and offered to mediate in the conflict, while Nigeria has called for a ceasefire through dialogue.