2024-01-07 21:42:16
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday stressed the pressing need for greater protection of Palestinian civilians in Gaza by Israel. He expressed his hope that Palestinians would be able to return to their homes as soon as conditions permit. These statements were made in Doha, alongside Qatari Prime Minister Mohammad bin Abdelrahmane Al-Thani, during a tour of Arab countries, as well as Israel.
The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas in the Gaza Strip, entering its fourth month, is raising concerns regarding possible escalation, Antony Blinken warned during his visit to Doha, Qatar. Despite the United States’ leading role as a political and military supporter of Israel, the secretary of state stressed the need for Israel to strengthen its protection of displaced Palestinian civilians, emphasizing their right to be able to “return home.” them “.
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In a joint press conference with the Qatari Prime Minister, Antony Blinken highlighted the moment of deep tension in the region, warning of a possible extension of the conflict and its devastating consequences. He announced his intention to discuss with Israeli officials the imperative of ensuring increased protection for Palestinian civilians in Gaza, especially in the face of the growing human toll, exceeding 22,800 dead according to the Hamas government.
Antony Blinken said that as operations scale back, it will be easier to avoid harm to civilians and provide more humanitarian aid. He reiterated his opposition to statements by Israeli ministers advocating the return of Jewish settlers to Gaza, emphasizing the right of Palestinian civilians to return home as soon as conditions permit. The secretary of state also said he was deeply sorry for the deaths of two Al Jazeera journalists, killed in a suspected Israeli strike, calling the incident an unimaginable tragedy. The two journalists, Hamza Waël Dahdouh and Moustafa Thuraya, lost their lives during an attack while they were driving in the southern tip of the Palestinian territory.
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