US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv Thursday. ANI
In a present of solidarity after Hamas’s shock weekend onslaught in Israel, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Thursday.
Blinken, who beneath unusually tight safety with guards in camouflaged army gear, was obtained on the airport by Israeli Overseas Minister Eli Cohen.
Blinken is prone to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Washington closes ranks with its ally that has launched a withering air marketing campaign towards Hamas militants within the Gaza Strip.
The highest US diplomat may even attempt to assist safe the discharge of hostages kidnapped by Hamas — a few of whom are Individuals — and secure passage of Gaza civilians out of the densely-populated enclave forward of a attainable Israeli floor invasion.
“The United States has Israel’s back. We have their back today, tomorrow – we will have it every day,” Blinken informed reporters simply earlier than departure.
“We’re determined to make sure Israel gets everything it needs to defend itself,” he added.
President Joe Biden stated Wednesday that he made one other cellphone name to Netanyahu and he additionally reiterated “unshakeable” US assist.
The State Division, in the meantime, stated that the loss of life toll of US residents within the violence had risen to “at least 22.” An unspecified variety of American hostages are additionally believed to be within the fingers of Hamas.
In a departure from traditional US requires restraint when violence erupts abroad, Biden and his administration have made clear they assist Israel’s proper to an amazing response.
With inputs from businesses