Friday, January 10, 2025

Blinken Admits U.S. Pressure on Israel Led Hamas to Back Away from Deals

Townhall  

"However, the Biden Administration official did question why there hasn’t been a worldwide outcry for Hamas to put down its weapons and surrender, noting that most of the global pressure to end the ongoing war has been on Israel."  Sarah Arnold 

 

"In revealing admission, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged that American pressure on Israel played a significant role in causing Hamas terrorists to back away from previously discussed deals. Blinken's comments, which surfaced amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, shed light on the complex dynamics between the U.S., Israel, and Hamas. The revelation raises questions about the Biden Administration's approach to Middle East peace efforts and whether its actions have unintentionally emboldened terrorist groups.

"During a recent interview with the New York Times, Blinken said that in the first few days after Hamass attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people with 251 taken hostage, he threatened Israel that outgoing President Joe Biden would not visit the country as planned unless the government allowed aid into Gaza. He described how, just five days after the attack, he met with Israeli leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv. During the meeting, the group debated ensuring humanitarian aid reached Palestinians for hours. This proposal raised concerns about prioritizing aid to those linked to terrorist groups rather than focusing on Israel's security.

"Here’s more of precisely what Blinken said: . . ."

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