Secretary of State Blinken defends US stance on Israel's military conduct.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the Biden administration's judgement on Israel's military conduct amidst criticism for assessing war crime allegations. A State Department report indicated that US officials believe Israel has violated international humanitarian laws regarding the treatment of civilians in Gaza. Blinken rejected accusations of double standards and stated that the US treats Israel, one of its closest allies, just as it would any other country.

May 12, 2024
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