Without giving further details, the US Foreign Minister said that the issue of protecting civilians is on the agenda of the visit
Civilian casualties and their minimization will be at the center of discussions during US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visit to Israel.
“We’ll talk for specific steps that can and must be taken to minimize harm to men, women and children in Gaza, and that is something the United States is committed toBlinken said Thursday.
Although he did not give any other details, he reiterated that the issue is on the agenda of the visit. Blinken is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli government leaders, according to the State Department.
Asked if Israel had shown restraint in its attack on Gaza, Blinken did not give a specific answer, repeating that Israel has the right to defend itself and “responsibility to do everything possible to protect civilians».
Blinken will leave on Thursday to visit Israel, Jordan, Japan, South Korea and India. He emphasized that the US is “determined to prevent any escalation».
Also, the US Secretary of State added that we must focus on what comes next. “We need to have conversations now about how we can best set the conditions for a lasting, sustainable peace, lasting, sustainable security for both Israelis and Palestinians,” he said.
Source :Skai
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