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Blinken Expresses Concern over High Number of Civilian Casualities in Gaza


Sun 10 Dec 2023 | 09:55 PM
Antony Blinken
Antony Blinken
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza in an interview with CNN on Sunday, stressing the need to meet Palestinian political aspirations to achieve lasting security for Israel.

Blinken said that the path to a sustainable and lasting peace must include the establishment of a Palestinian state.

In his conversation with CNN anchor Jake Tapper, Blinken highlighted the importance of protecting civilians during conflict, pointing out that there must be a priority for protecting civilians and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian assistance. 

Futthermore, he stressed the need for Israel to address the situation with a priority for the safety of civilians.

The US Secretary of State expressed his concern about the high number of civilian casualties, stressing the need for Israel to take measures to reduce these losses to the minimum possible.