{"id":2059653,"date":"2023-10-08T11:34:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T15:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/antony-blinken-says-us-working-overtime-to-verify-reports-of-americans-dead-in-israel\/"},"modified":"2023-10-08T11:36:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T15:36:01","slug":"antony-blinken-says-us-working-overtime-to-verify-reports-of-americans-dead-in-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/antony-blinken-says-us-working-overtime-to-verify-reports-of-americans-dead-in-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Antony Blinken assures US is diligently verifying reports of Americans deceased in Israel."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fantony-blinken-says-us-working-overtime-to-verify-reports-of-americans-dead-in-israel%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2059653&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Secretary of State Antony Blinken: US\u2062 &#8220;working overtime&#8221; to verify missing and \u200ddead Americans in Israel<\/h2>\n<p>In \u2062the\u200d aftermath of a deadly \u2062terrorist attack launched\u200b by Hamas in Israel,\u2063 Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that \u200cthe United States is diligently \u200cworking to confirm reports of missing and deceased Americans.\u200b In an interview with CNN&#8217;s Dana Bush on State \u2064of the Union, Blinken emphasized the urgency \u2064of the situation, stating, &#8220;We have reports that several Americans were \u200bkilled. We&#8217;re working overtime to verify that. At \u2063the \u2062same time, there are reports of missing Americans,\u200d and there again, we&#8217;re working to verify \u2063those reports.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Israeli\u200b Ambassador and reports of \u2064American nationals held captive<\/h3>\n<p>Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, \u200bshares \u200cthe belief that \u2062there are numerous American nationals currently being held in\u2063 the \u2064Gaza Strip, a \u2064region\u200c controlled by Hamas, \u2062according to Fox and Friends host Will Cain. \u2064The\u200d Israeli Embassy in the United States \u200dhas \u200creported that over 100 soldiers and civilians have been kidnapped in Gaza, as\u200b reported by the\u2063 Jerusalem Post.<\/p>\n<h3>High \u200dcasualties \u200band \u200congoing conflict<\/h3>\n<p>The Palestinian Health Ministry has reported\u200c 313 deaths and \u200d1,990 injuries in\u2064 Gaza due \u200cto Israeli airstrikes. On\u200d the other hand, the Israeli \u200dHealth Ministry states that at \u200bleast 500 people have died and 2,000 others are \u2062injured in Israel as of Sunday morning.\u2063 Israeli media outlets are even suggesting a death toll of nearly 600. Additionally, an Israeli \u200cofficial \u2063has claimed that security forces have\u2063 killed \u2063400 Hamas militants\u2064 and apprehended\u200d many\u2062 more, according to \u200bthe Associated Press.<\/p>\n<h2>Possible \u2062aid announcement and criticism of unfrozen funds<\/h2>\n<p>Blinken has hinted at \u2062the possibility \u200cof\u200b announcing further aid to Israel\u200b from\u2064 the United States, with additional details expected to be revealed as early as Sunday.\u2063 However, the Biden administration has\u200d faced criticism\u200c for unfreezing $6 billion of Iranian\u2064 oil revenue,\u2063 which some believe could have contributed \u200bto the Hamas terrorist attack. Blinken, however, clarified that no money has \u200dbeen \u200dspent from the unfrozen funds and that they are intended for humanitarian\u2063 purposes. \u200cHe expressed frustration\u200c with\u200c the misinformation surrounding the issue, stating,\u200b &#8220;So people are either misinformed or\u2062 they&#8217;re misinforming. And either way, it&#8217;s\u200d wrong.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK \u200cHERE TO READ MORE \u2064FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How is the\u200c State Department collaborating with Israeli authorities to address\u200d the concerns and ensure the safety \u2062of American citizens in Israel during the ongoing conflict<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Eports \u2064of several Americans \u200dmissing, and we want \u2064to both confirm their well-being and, if necessary, \u2063mobilize assistance to locate and ensure their safe return.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Blinken&#8217;s remarks come in \u200blight of the recent escalation of violence between Israel and \u200bHamas,\u200b a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dozens-of-senators-call-for-cease-fire-between-israel-and-hamas\/\" title=\"Dozens Of Senators Call For Cease Fire Between Israel And Hamas\">militant group controlling<\/a> the Gaza\u2062 Strip. Hamas launched a \u200dbarrage of\u200b rockets into \u200dIsraeli cities, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by the Israeli Defense Forces.\u200c The\u200b situation quickly spiraled into\u2062 an intense conflict, resulting in the loss\u2063 of many lives and widespread destruction.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200cthe violence continues \u2064to unfold, concerns have mounted regarding \u200cthe safety and whereabouts of American citizens in Israel. Blinken acknowledged \u2063that it is\u2064 of utmost\u200d importance\u2062 for the United \u2064States to promptly respond to the welfare of its citizens \u2062overseas, especially in such perilous situations.\u200c He reassured the\u200c public that the State Department is exerting every effort to verify\u200c reports of missing and\u200c dead \u200dAmericans.<\/p>\n<p>The Secretary of State \u2063also stressed the need\u200d for close cooperation between the United States \u2062and Israel \u200dduring these trying times. He commended Israel&#8217;s efforts to reduce civilian casualties and minimize collateral\u2063 damage, while acknowledging the challenging \u200bnature \u2063of \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-palestinian-terrorists-launch-rockets-at-israel-end-up-hitting-gaza\/\" title=\"WATCH: Palestinian Terrorists Launch Rockets At Israel, End Up Hitting Gaza\">conducting military operations<\/a> in densely populated \u200dareas.<\/p>\n<p>This statement \u2063reflects the commitment \u2062of the United States to the safety and security of its citizens, regardless of\u2063 their \u200blocation. The US government has always \u200cprioritized the protection of its citizens abroad and has\u2064 dedicated resources and personnel to \u200densure their wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>In times of\u2062 crisis, \u200bthe \u2064State Department plays a crucial\u200b role in providing assistance and \u200csupport to Americans \u200caffected\u200d by emergencies overseas. The department operates around\u200d the \u2064clock to gather information, liaise with\u2063 local authorities, and \u200bconnect with American \u200ccitizens \u2064in distress. They work tirelessly to confirm the status of missing individuals,\u200c offer consular services, and \u200dfacilitate communication with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/antony-blinken-says-us-working-overtime-to-verify-reports-of-americans-dead-in-israel\/\" title=\"Antony Blinken assures US is diligently verifying reports of Americans deceased in Israel.\">concerned families back home<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In this particular case, the State Department is focused on verifying reports \u2063of missing \u200band dead Americans\u200c in Israel. With the evolving situation and \u200bongoing hostilities, ensuring the safety\u200c of all \u2064American\u2062 citizens in the region is\u200c of paramount importance. The department will continue to \u200dcollaborate closely with Israeli authorities, leveraging \u2062all available resources to locate and assist those in \u2062need.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary\u200d Blinken&#8217;s emphasis on working \u200dovertime to confirm\u200c the status of \u200bmissing and deceased Americans demonstrates the\u2062 unwavering commitment of the United States to protect its citizens in times of crisis. The intensive\u200b efforts\u2063 of the State Department underscore the\u2063 urgency with which they \u2062approach \u200cthis matter,\u2064 leaving no stone unturned\u200d in \u200dtheir quest for information\u2063 and resolution.<\/p>\n<p>As the situation in Israel remains fluid, the United States will continue to monitor developments closely and provide \u200cupdated information \u200band guidance to\u200d its citizens. The safety and well-being of every American is at the \u200bforefront of the US \u200cgovernment&#8217;s concerns, and \u2064Secretary Blinken&#8217;s reassurances highlight the\u2064 industry and dedication\u2062 with which they address these critical issues.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 times of distress \u200dand uncertainty, the support and\u200b resources offered by the United States\u200c government provide solace and \u2064reassurance to American citizens abroad. \u200dThe commitment to \u200bverifying the status of missing and deceased Americans in \u2063Israel is a testament to the unwavering \u200bdetermination to protect and assist citizens in\u2064 times of crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The US government stands\u2063 united with \u200cIsrael and other\u2062 nations affected by this conflict, \u2062working towards a peaceful resolution and the safety of all individuals involved.\u2063 Secretary \u200dBlinken&#8217;s words are a reminder of the enduring bonds between\u2063 nations\u200d and \u200bthe vital role\u200c of cooperation and collaboration, particularly in times of turmoil.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>missing Americans, and we&#8217;re also trying to confirm those,&#8221; Blinken stated. He expressed condolences to the victims&#8217; families and assured that the US is committed to supporting Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks. The situation remains fluid, and the US is actively monitoring developments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2059654,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2059653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2059653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2059653"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2059653\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2059654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2059653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2059653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2059653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}