2023-10-12 14:31:39
Tel Aviv – The visit of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken reiterated his support for Israel amid the escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a joint statement. Anthony Blinken said Israel will not have to fight alone as long as America is there. Blinken said top US diplomats would help secure the release of Hamas hostages. It is also suspected that some of the hostages are US citizens.
Blinken said the United States will always support Israel, but Palestinians who do not belong to Hamas have some legal rights. “You may be strong enough to defend yourself. But as long as America is around, you’ll never need it. We will always be by your side.” – Blinken said in a joint statement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Anthony Blinken for the support the United States gave to the country in the war against Hamas. Netanyahu said that this visit at a time when the country needs to stand up is an example of the clear support of the United States.
Blinken arrived at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport this morning. Blinken also announced that at least 25 US citizens were killed in the Hamas attack. US President Joe Biden had earlier condemned the attack on Israel. Biden added that the United States is closely monitoring the situation in Israel.
After his visit to Israel, Blinken will travel to Jordan to meet with King Abdullah and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. There are indications that Antony Blinken may also visit some other Arab countries, but there is no official confirmation.
English Summary:
‘As Long as America Exists’: In Blinken- Netanyahu Join Statement, A Warning for Hamas
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