The secretary of state expressed unreserved support for Israel on a breakneck trip across the Middle East to prevent a wider war.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with Eitan Gelbaum, left, Klil Valiano, center, and Lior Gelbaum, right, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, as he visits a donation center for victims of the Hamas attacks in Tel Aviv on Thursday. TEL AVIV — Secretary of State Antony Blinken invoked his Jewish ancestry on Thursday in a markedly personal appeal to the Israeli public aimed at offering solidarity as the country reeled from the deadliest assault in its 75-year history.
In Gaza, where resources are dwindling after Israel ordered a total blockade earlier this week, U.N. Secretary General António Guterres urged the allowance of “rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access.”Gaza will not receive water or electricity until hostages are set free, Israel’s Energy Minister Israel Katz
During his visit, Blinken met Lior Gelbaum, 24, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen who survived the dance rave in southern Israel that was attacked by Hamas militants. In an emotional exchange, Gelbaum told Blinken it was a “miracle” she survived, and urged the United States and Israel to focus on saving the hostages.
“You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself. But as long as America exists, you will never ever have to,” Blinken said. “We will always be there by your side.”Blinken assured Israelis that there was bipartisan support for Israel in the U.S. Congress, which is preparing to approve more military aid to Israel amid competing demands for aid to Taiwan, Ukraine and the U.S. southern border.
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