Posted on 11/30/2023 5:38:28 PM PST by Macho MAGA Man
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Israel that it lacks “credit” to conduct the kind of military campaign necessary to defeat Hamas, saying that the Biden administration would not tolerate large-scale bombing over months in southern Gaza.
Blinken’s remarks were leaked to the Israeli press. The Times of Israel quoted a transcript of his meeting with Israel’s war cabinet:
Blinken: You can’t operate in southern Gaza in the way you did in the north. There are two million Palestinians there. You need to evacuate fewer people from their homes, be more accurate in the attacks, not hit UN facilities, and ensure that there are enough protected areas [for civilians]. And if not? Then not to attack where there is a civilian population. What is your system of operation?
IDF Chief Herzi Halevi: We follow a number of principles — proportionality, distinction, and the laws of war. There were instances where we attacked on the basis of those principles, and instances where we decided not to attack, because we waited for a better opportunity.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: The entire Israeli society is united behind the goal of dismantling Hamas, even if it takes months.
Blinken: I don’t think you have the credit for that.
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I’m watching i24 Israeli news now. Gaza very busy launching rockets all over israel.
Sis 8srael get what they jeered f9r their iron dome? or was it denied because 9f Ukraine?
Israel is about to dosattach itself from the Bisden SAdministration. Biden has another international failure, like all the rrest( Afghanistan, Ukraiune,China, Russia, North Korea,iRAN and now he is alienating Israel? Biden and his touch hole diplomats are sick PUPPIES , TO SAY THE LEAST.
Israel will now obtain any needed arms from India as necessary.
The mention of Blinken’s name causes an unpleasant viceral reaction in me.
I attended a pro-Israel rally in Dallas a few years ago.
The Israeli side was peaceful; speakers, praying, singing. The pro-Palestinian side was out of control, blaring horns, threats of violence, blocking the street.
Interesting how the police were guarding the Jewish side. Told me everything I needed to know about the other side.
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