Jerusalem, October 13: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel to show US support after deadly attacks by Hamas. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived on a visit to Israel. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reached Tel Aviv on his plane. According to a media report, it is expected that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will demand the release of those held hostage by Hamas. Because some Americans are also among those taken hostage.
Antony Blinken will seek a safe way for Gaza citizens from a possible Israeli ground attack and will also urge people to remain patient. At least 1,200 Israelis are reported to have been killed in Hamas attacks and more than 1,100 Palestinians are likely to have been killed in airstrikes on Gaza.
Information has also been received that 22 American citizens were killed in Israel in this attack. About 150 people have been held hostage by Hamas. Hamas fighters attacked Israel by breaking the border fence at several places in the Gaza Strip. America has already declared Hamas a terrorist organization.
According to a BBC report, it is being told that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Later, Foreign Minister Blinken is expected to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Secretary of State Blinken will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan’s King Abdullah in Amman, the capital of Jordan. US President Joe Biden had already told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel has to act according to the rules of war. US President Joe Biden had requested Israel to avoid violating the rules of war in response to Hamas attacks and made it clear that Israel should follow the rules of war.
He said that Israel has the right to respond to Hamas attacks. Israel also must respond to these attacks. He also described the attacks by Hamas as a wicked act.
Since the attacks on Gaza, the supply of food, fuel, and other essential goods has been restricted. This ban will not be lifted until the people held hostage are released.
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