Blinken trying to play both sides, contradicts himself
Blinken underscores two-state solution with security guarantees for Israel
“We had the opportunity today to discuss post-conflict Gaza and what would be necessary for an enduring peace. That would include a state for Palestinians and security guarantees for Israelis,” said the US secretary of state from Cairo.
“In this moment, given the passions, given the horrific events of October 7, given the suffering of the Palestinians over the past few months – the choice is clear. There is a path forward where Israel is fully integrated into the region and there’s an independent Palestinian state. “That path is both clear and possible. The alternative is a path that leads to endless cycles of violence.”
Antony Blinken also said there is “a better way to deal with the ongoing threat posed by Hamas” than Israel’s plans for a major military operation in Rafah.
He added that “gaps are narrowing” in ongoing ceasefire talks in Qatar, where the head of Israel’s spy agency is due to meet his American and Egyptian counterparts Friday.
How can an independent state be 'fully integrated' by the occupying power. That's a contradiction, or basically a continuation of the West bank 'experiment'. Turning Gaza into another occupied West Bank is Blinken's goal. Israel can start its settlements in Gaza from their newly build highway strip dividing Gaza in two.
Gaps in ceasefire talks have been narrowing for months according to Blinken. All you have to do is stop the arms shipments to pressure Israel in accepting the outstanding proposal for a ceasefire.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-issues-ceasefire-proposal-mediators-which-includes-exchanging-2024-03-15/
Will Biden finally say no?
Israel’s Gallant heading to Washington with weapons demands: Report
Israeli defence and war cabinet minister, Yoav Gallant, is headed to Washington next week reportedly with a long list of US weapons that Israel wishes to receive for its war on Gaza. Gallant is expected to meet with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and will arrive on Sunday, reports US-based news website Axios.
It cites an unnamed senior Israeli official as saying the requests will not only include short-term arms orders for the war on Gaza but also longer-term deliveries including more fighter jets.
This is happening as the US and other allies’ arms sales to Israel are under increasing international scrutiny as the Israeli military continues to kill Palestinian civilians on a daily basis. The request for more weapons is also coming as Israel pushes for a planned ground invasion of Rafah, and continues to engage in cross-border fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
‘Clear consensus for immediate, sustained ceasefire in Gaza’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a ceasefire is the best way to increase the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Well all you have to do is say no and stop the arms shipments. If not than it's just empty virtue signalling.
But this is what he does
Blinken told Qatar to threaten Hamas officials with expulsion: Report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Qatar earlier this month that it must pressure Hamas to reach an agreement with Israel or risk having its senior members kicked out of Doha, according to US news channel CNN.
It cited unnamed US officials as saying this happened on March 5, before Hamas put forth a new proposal which was discussed this week in the Qatari capital.
CNN says Qatar “understood the message and received it without major pushback” and that it remains unclear whether Qatar ended up delivering such an ultimatum to Hamas leaders – who have been living in Doha for years. Qatar has not immediately reacted to the report or publicly commented on its contents.
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