US Secretary Stresses Need For Peace, Palestine Statehood In Middle East
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Roshan Amiri
- . January 11, 2024
- . Update: January 12, 2024 12:16 pm
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wants peace in the Middle East. The United States attempts to mediate Israel-Hamas conflicts but also supplies weapons to these countries for these wars.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has emphasized the importance of achieving peace in the Middle East. He highlighted that Israel’s integration into the region depends on supporting a path to a Palestinian state.
Several regional allies expressed their readiness to support a lasting solution that ensures Israel’s security and ends the cycle of violence, but they stressed the need for a regional approach that includes a pathway to a Palestinian state.
Blinken also mentioned the significance of reform within the Palestinian Authority to improve governance. He underlined that both Israel and Palestinian leaders must make hard decisions to advance peace in the region.
Regarding the ongoing conflict and humanitarian situation in Gaza, Blinken acknowledged the challenges faced by both sides. He called for the safe and secure delivery of aid to Gaza’s population, highlighting the role of the United Nations in addressing humanitarian needs.
Furthermore, Blinken announced a UN assessment mission, in cooperation with Israel, to determine the conditions for displaced Palestinians to return safely to their homes in the north.
He emphasized that Palestinians should not be pressured to leave Gaza and rejected any proposal advocating for the settlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza.
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Blinken reiterated the U.S. commitment to Israel’s security and emphasized the importance of finding a diplomatic solution to ensure the security of the region.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent statements underscore the need for an integrated regional approach to achieve peace in the Middle East, with a focus on supporting a Palestinian state alongside Israel while addressing the humanitarian challenges in Gaza.
Israel consistently attacks Hamas in Gaza because Hamas is considered a terrorist organization that has carried out numerous attacks against Israel. Hamas has killed more than 1,000 Israelis to date, by using Israeli hostage women & children as shields in its attacks.
Hamas has a written goal to destroy Israel and establish an Islamic state in its place. They have been involved in suicide bombings, rocket attacks, and kidnappings, targeting Israeli civilians and soldiers.
Despite its controversial actions, Hamas remains popular among Palestinians, Iran, and Arab countries who see it as a resistance movement against Israeli occupation.
Israel views these actions as a threat to its security and responds with military force to protect its citizens. While the United States attempts to be a peaceful mediator between Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars. But the very same country also sells its weapons in these wars.
