Controversial American political figure, Candace Owens recently harshly criticized Israel for their provision of arms to Azerbaijan. This came out when she was featured on the Piers Morgan show on June 13, 2024. Owens’ has caused much attention perhaps because of her status as the family’s breadwinner and because the subject matter is very sensitive.
Armenia has always had a special significance in history and religion according to Owens in her critique. To this, she noted that Armenia is the oldest Christian nation and emphasized concerns of more aggression towards Armenian Christians. In the light of Owens, it is clear today that the sponsorship of the Israel Defence Force to Azerbaijan has provoked this violence and the on-going war and human suffering in the region.
Criticism of Israel’s Actions
At one point during the interview, Owens expresses her views criticising Israel for what she perceives as a war on Christians. She also pointed out that despite providing arms to Azerbaijan, Israel aids the usurper against Armenian Christians. This viewpoint is just one of the views that Owens recently spoke out about where she raises awareness on the mistreatment of Christians across the world. She therefore called on world leaders to direct their attention to such problems and work towards the protection of these Christians.
Broader Implications
The remarks were made by Owens at a time that relations within the region have been tense due to various factors. Thus, the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan with a special reference to the Nagorno-Karabakh region involves international actors. One of the most crucial and perhaps least discussed areas of concern is Israeli military support for Azerbaijan which only creates more tension it seems.
While Owens expressed her disagreement with some of Israel’s foreign policies in her interview, she clearly focused on the Israel-Arab conflict. She pursued the logic of prosecution in Israel and wondered how a state which seems to have ties with persecution in the past participates in the process of making another group suffer. It is this line of argument that would get the attention of many of her followers with concerns about global persecution of Christians.
It is on this basis that Owens supports free speech and debate which he believes make the society progressive.
In addition to voicing her criticism of Israel, Owens also reaffirmed her values for free speech and the ability to have open debate. Instead, she stated that multiple views within the conservative movement cannot be just discouraged or criticized. This stance is indicative of her recent departure from The Daily Wire, a reactionary media outlet due to her differences with Ben Shapiro on the Israel-Hamas conflict and among others.
Owens also left The Daily Wire and has repeatedly criticized Shapiro publicly. In a way, she also accused him of compromising values for money, particularly in the political issues regarding Israel. It has been quite an open conflict where one side has accused the other of betraying the conservatives’ principles concerning Middle Eastern conflicts and support of Israel.
Future Endeavors
Owens lost major stake with The Daily Wire, however, she continues to be a leading personality in the conservative media. She has recently continued to make more appearances on different platforms of television shows, and she has been on Tucker Carlson’s show, among others, expressing her views on various issues. Owens has suggested that she will be working on new projects, which would let her voice out her opinions as she deigned that she was restricted at The Daily Wire.
Owens’ statements recently and her continued participation in activism for her cause demonstrates her commitment to her convictions. She still remains a figure that is not well accepted, but whose opinionscannot be overlooked as they evoke controversy. It is true that her recent statements on Israel and Azerbaijan will trigger more debate on the escalation of international supplies of arms to the conflict areas and attacks on Christians across the globe.
Conclusion
Such discussion in the recent interview with Candace Owens proves that she constantly harps on cases of Christian persecution globally and diplomatic dynamics. As for her criticism over arms supplies to Azerbaijan by Israel she has indeed raised awareness over the conflict that is anchored on the region and beyond. As Owens goes on to appear on other platforms/TV stations in the following years, she has remained loyal to supporting free speech and open dialogue.
