The Israeli government balances intense military operations in Gaza with internal political challenges and strong support from the United States.
"No reoccupation of Gaza after the conflict ends. No attempt to blockade or besiege Gaza. No reduction in the territory of Gaza," Blinken said at a press conference in Tokyo.
To be sure, Israel is unlikely to be an election-defining issue and Republican voters are warier of foreign conflicts.
The US president pledged unwavering support for Israel but Democrats are divided over the conflict.
Oval Office addresses are rare and signify major crises.
Amid the horror, shock, and fury that has gripped this country since October 7, there has been little public discussion inside Israel of this issue and the future of the Gaza Strip.
Israel has significantly influenced US policy and vice versa, extending beyond the Israel-Palestinian conflict, as both countries comprehend the depth of their interdependence.
US President Joe Biden will meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli war cabinet during his visit to better understand Israel's plans and objectives in the ongoing war.
It’s not every day that the president of the United States flies to Israel during a war to demonstrate his support for the Jewish state.
“Do not forget the lives that you will see lost on TV. Israeli lives and Palestinian lives are all the result of Hamas,” Romney said.
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