Very troubling.

“Breaking his silence on the conflict in Gaza, the president-elect deplored the civilian casualties, which have been overwhelmingly on the Palestinian side, after a meeting with fiscal and economic advisors today.

“I’m very concerned with the conflict taking place there,” Obama said. “I’m monitoring the situation on a day to day basis.

“The loss of civilian life in Gaza and in Israel is a source of deep concern to me, and after January 20th I’ll have plenty to say about the issue.”

Don’t look for a more forceful statement either. Ben Smith adds snarkly:

“Obama’s emphasis on civilian casualties breaks slightly with the White House line, which has been to blame Hamas first.”

Yeah God forbid he would blame the terrorist thugs that have vowed to kill Israelis until hell freezes over. Which is about how long Israel will have to wait to hear Obama utter a real heart-felt word of support. Remember how he bailed on the Georgians? You get the point.

Are you listening Jewish Americans?