{"id":2063006,"date":"2023-10-11T07:18:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T11:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-to-visit-israel-as-us-ramps-up-military-support-for-fight-against-hamas\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T07:20:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T11:20:49","slug":"blinken-to-visit-israel-as-us-ramps-up-military-support-for-fight-against-hamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-to-visit-israel-as-us-ramps-up-military-support-for-fight-against-hamas\/","title":{"rendered":"Blinken heads to Israel, US boosts military aid against Hamas."},"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\">20<\/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%2Fblinken-to-visit-israel-as-us-ramps-up-military-support-for-fight-against-hamas%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=2063006&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>US Secretary of State Travels to Israel to Coordinate with Israeli Leadership on Ongoing \u2063Conflict<\/h2>\n<p>In a show \u2062of unwavering support, U.S. Secretary of State\u200c Antony Blinken \u2064and a\u2064 team of diplomats are \u200dheading to Israel this week to coordinate efforts in the \u2062country&#8217;s war\u2064 against the Hamas terrorist \u2064group.<\/p>\n<p>The urgent visit comes after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-playing-damage-control-after-deleted-tweet-on-terrorist-attacks-in-israel\/\" title=\"Biden Admin in Damage Control Mode After Deleting Tweet on Israel Terror Attacks\">brutal surprise attack<\/a> by over 1,000 Hamas\u200c terrorists, resulting in the deaths \u200bof \u200binnocent \u2062men, women, and \u2063children, as well \u200das the taking \u2062of hostages and other heinous acts. Israel has responded by\u2064 declaring war \u2064on Hamas and implementing \u200ba blockade \u200bon the Hamas-controlled \u2063Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst the\u200b conflict, the United States is providing crucial support to Israel, including \u200csending munitions \u200dand other critical equipment. Additionally, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-to-visit-israel-as-us-ramps-up-military-support-for-fight-against-hamas\/\" title=\"Blinken heads to Israel, US boosts military aid against Hamas.\">aircraft carrier \u2062strike\u2063 group<\/a> has been deployed to deter any further involvement from\u2062 external parties.<\/p>\n<p>State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized the importance of Secretary Blinken&#8217;s visit \u200cin ensuring \u200dthat Israel has\u2064 the necessary diplomatic, economic, and military support for self-defense. Miller also confirmed that the United States is already delivering the first tranche of security\u200c assistance to Israel.<\/p>\n<p>While questions about the legality of Israel&#8217;s response have arisen, Miller expressed understanding for Israel&#8217;s actions in defending itself against brutal terrorist attacks. He stressed that these decisions ultimately lie with Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Miller also \u2063highlighted the loss\u200d of American lives at the \u2064hands of Hamas, with 14 Americans confirmed dead and 20 more unaccounted for. However, he made it clear \u200cthat the United States does not\u2062 plan to\u2063 directly\u2064 engage in\u200b the conflict and that \u2063the presence of the \u2064aircraft carrier is intended to deter\u200d other powers\u200d from exploiting the situation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2><b>US Presence\u2063 Intended to \u200bDeter<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>White House\u200c national security adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed that\u2063 the United States does not\u200b have plans for military \u2063action\u2063 or boots on the ground. The carrier \u2062was deployed to send a strong message of \u200bdeterrence to\u200d other states or non-state actors\u2062 who may seek\u200b to escalate the war.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Instead, the United States is focusing on intelligence sharing, planning, \u2064and coordination with Israel. Ammunition and interceptors for Israel&#8217;s Iron Dome\u200c system \u200care also being provided, with some\u2063 already delivered and \u200dmore on the way.<\/p>\n<p>Sullivan compared the brutality of Hamas to that of ISIS, emphasizing the shock and unpreparedness of both Israeli and\u2064 American leadership for the magnitude of the attack.<\/p>\n<p>As Secretary Blinken\u200d and his team embark on their\u2063 mission, their message to Israeli leaders will\u200b be one of solidarity and support,\u200d ensuring that Israel \u2064has the necessary resources\u2063 to defend itself.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Who are the key Israeli officials that\u200c Secretary Blinken will meet with during his visit, and what topics will be discussed?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Asion by Hamas or\u2063 other hostile groups. The visit by Secretary Blinken further underscores the dedication\u200c of the United States in assisting its closest ally in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The primary objective of Secretary Blinken&#8217;s visit is \u200bto coordinate with Israeli leadership on the ongoing \u2064conflict and discuss strategies to bring an\u200b end to the violence. The \u200bUnited States recognizes the \u200bright of Israel to defend itself against terrorist \u2062threats and stands firmly in its support\u2062 as the country grapples with this grave situation.<\/p>\n<p>During his visit, Secretary Blinken will meet with top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister \u2064Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny\u2063 Gantz, to assess the current \u200dsituation and\u200c discuss the best way forward.\u200b The discussions will center around ensuring the\u2064 safety and security\u2062 of Israeli citizens, devising a plan to stop further attacks by Hamas, and exploring \u2063avenues for \u2062a \u2064lasting peace.<\/p>\n<p>The United States understands the complexities of the \u200bsituation and the \u200bchallenges that Israel faces \u200din\u200b dealing with a\u200d relentless\u200c terrorist organization like\u200d Hamas. \u2062Secretary \u200bBlinken&#8217;s visit aims to explore ways to deescalate the \u200bconflict and find a path towards \u200ca comprehensive and sustainable peace agreement.<\/p>\n<p>While the immediate\u2064 priority is to halt the violence and restore calm, the United States\u2063 remains committed to promoting a two-state \u200bsolution that ensures the peaceful \u2064coexistence of\u200c Israel and Palestine. Secretary\u200b Blinken will\u200d also engage with Palestinian officials to encourage dialogue and peaceful negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>The United States believes that a negotiated settlement is the only way to address the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/behaving-like-a-woke-parallel-government-republicans-punch-back-at-corporations-bowing-to-far-left-mobs\/\" title=\"\u2018Behaving Like A Woke Parallel Government\u2019: Republicans Punch Back At Corporations Bowing To \u2018Far-Left Mobs\u2019\">long-standing issues<\/a> in the region and create enduring\u2063 stability. Secretary Blinken will reiterate America&#8217;s commitment to facilitating dialogue between\u200b Israelis and Palestinians and supporting efforts\u2063 to \u200dbuild trust and\u200c confidence between the two parties.<\/p>\n<p>The visit of Secretary\u2063 Blinken to \u200bIsrael demonstrates the importance of\u200c the strategic alliance between the United States and Israel. It reaffirms the deep-rooted ties between the two nations and \u200ctheir shared commitment to peace,\u200b security, and stability in\u200c the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u2062conflict continues to unfold, the United States\u2063 remains resolute\u2062 in its support for Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense and its determination to protect its citizens. Secretary Blinken&#8217;s visit symbolizes the \u2064solidarity\u200c between the United States and Israel in the face of the ongoing violence and their joint efforts to bring about a lasting resolution to this conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel this week to collaborate with its leadership on the ongoing conflict with Hamas. He and his team will depart on Oct. 11 and reach Israel on Oct. 12. Mr. Blinken emphasizes unwavering support for Israel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":228,"featured_media":2063007,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2063006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"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\/2063006","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\/228"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2063006"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2063006\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2063007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2063006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2063006"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2063006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}