Antony Blinken is a US diplomat and the current secretary of state.
Born to Jewish parents, this veteran of the US State Department has served numerous high-level functions throughout his career. In 2021, he was selected by US President Joe Biden to serve as secretary of state.
Blinken blames Hamas for blocking Gaza ceasefire, emphasizes efforts to secure peace and free hostages, including Americans.
The US and Western powers have urged Israel to constrain its response, but Israel has insisted that it must strike back because such a missile attack can not be normalized.
There was some pushback from the centrist and right-wing Jewish officials present, who called on the United States to support whatever decision Israel makes.
The US has made "absolutely clear" that the government of Israel has a responsibility to police settler violence and has the responsibility to hold extremist settlers who commit violence accountable.
Iran informed Turkey in advance of its planned operation against Israel, conveyed through diplomatic channels, aiming to limit escalation in the Middle East.
Israel shoots down nearly all Iranian projectiles • Hamas rejects hostage deal • Bedouin girl seriously wounded in Iranian attack
At the direction of President Biden, Austin said US forces intercepted dozens of missiles and UAVs en route to Israel launched from Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
IDF jets strike terror targets across Gaza • World condemns Israel-Iran escalation, awaits Israeli decision on response
This is a breathtaking betrayal of Israel by Biden, who clearly cares more about his poll numbers in Michigan and Minnesota than the fate of the Jewish state.
Does this mean that war with Hezbollah is inevitable? Possibly, but it does not mean that it needs to happen now.
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