US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on Thursday that the Congressional administration is working to ensure that Israel’s increasing defense needs are met, explaining that he did not come to Israel only as Secretary of State of the United States; But as a “Jew, his grandfather escaped murder.”
In his solidarity visit to Israel after the sudden “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation carried out by the Palestinian resistance, Blinken added that his visit carries a message that they will always be there alongside the Israelis, and they do not have to defend themselves alone, he said.
Blinken stressed that Washington is working with Israel to ensure the release of those captured by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), saying that America realizes that Hamas “does not represent the Palestinian people, nor their legitimate aspirations to live in freedom and security.”
While US President Joe Biden pledged to provide full support for Israel, without calling for restraint, Blinken hinted at the need for an eventual peace settlement.
Blinken reported that it was confirmed that there were at least 25 Americans among those killed in the military operation, which took place last Saturday.
Blinken pointed out the importance of taking every possible precaution to avoid harming civilians, as he put it.
The US Secretary of State arrived in Tel Aviv today, and was received by his Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, and delivered his speech accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
After his speech, Blinken participated in a meeting of the Israeli “war” council, according to Israeli Channel 12, after Israel formed an emergency government.
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2023-10-12 15:38:01
