{"id":2064720,"date":"2023-10-12T11:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T15:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-blinken-urges-netanyahu-to-take-every-possible-precaution-to-avoid-harming-civilians\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T11:48:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T15:48:55","slug":"israel-war-blinken-urges-netanyahu-to-take-every-possible-precaution-to-avoid-harming-civilians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-blinken-urges-netanyahu-to-take-every-possible-precaution-to-avoid-harming-civilians\/","title":{"rendered":"Blinken urges Netanyahu to prioritize civilian safety in Israel war."},"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%2Fisrael-war-blinken-urges-netanyahu-to-take-every-possible-precaution-to-avoid-harming-civilians%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=2064720&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>Israel Must Protect Palestinian Civilians, Says US Secretary of State<\/h2>\n<p>United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken \u200cemphasized that Israel has a responsibility to avoid harming or killing\u2063 Palestinian civilians in its military response to recent terrorist attacks. During a press conference with Israeli Prime \u2063Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blinken stressed the importance of taking every possible precaution to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doug-collins-what-feels-good-does-not-always-heal-you-these-bipartisan-gun-control-measures-are-a-cruel-charade\/\" title=\"Doug Collins: What Feels Good Does Not Always Heal You \u2013 These Bipartisan Gun Control Measures Are a Cruel Charade\">protect innocent lives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Support for Israel, but with a Call\u200c for Caution<\/h3>\n<p>While President Joe Biden and top \u200dadministration officials have expressed their support for Israel, they also recognize the need for Israel to act in a \u200bway that distinguishes itself \u200cfrom\u2064 terrorists. Blinken \u200bhighlighted the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pete-buttigieg-regularly-consults-with-dark-money-funded-green-groups\/\" title=\"Pete Buttigieg Regularly Consults With Dark Money-Funded Green Groups\">upholding democratic values<\/a> and holding oneself accountable when falling short. He emphasized that our humanity and the value we place\u200b on\u200b human life\u200d and dignity \u200cdefine us as a society.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2062concerns have\u2064 been raised about whether the\u2064 Israel Defense Forces are meeting this standard. The airstrikes launched into Gaza have resulted \u200bin \u2064a significant number \u200dof casualties, including many civilians. The Ministry of Health \u200cof Gaza reported over 1,400 deaths and more than 6,200 injuries.<\/p>\n<h3>The Humanitarian\u2064 Crisis and Hostage Situation<\/h3>\n<p>Israel&#8217;s blockade of Gaza, which restricts the flow of goods and resources, has\u2062 further exacerbated the\u2062 situation. The withholding of electricity, water, and\u200c fuel has had severe consequences for \u2062hospitals and the general population. Additionally, terrorists have taken hostages, and their well-being remains \u200duncertain. The U.S. is assisting Israel\u200c in securing their release.<\/p>\n<h3>International \u2062Concerns and Aid<\/h3>\n<p>European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned against collective punishment\u2063 and emphasized\u2063 the need for Israel to act in accordance with international law. The U.S. has provided Israel with air defense aid and munitions, without imposing\u200d conditions on their use.<\/p>\n<p>The priority now is \u2062to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-lifers-shouldnt-trust-trump\/\" title=\"Pro-life supporters should be skeptical of Trump.\">protect\u200d innocent lives<\/a>, both in Gaza \u200band Israel.\u2064 The situation calls for a careful balance\u2063 between self-defense\u2062 and safeguarding the well-being of civilians. As the world watches, it is\u2064 crucial for Israel to demonstrate\u2062 its\u2064 commitment to upholding human life and dignity.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d How \u2062can Israel ensure the protection of Palestinian civilians during the\u2064 Israeli-Palestinian conflict?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Blinken reiterated the \u200cneed for \u200dIsrael to exercise utmost caution\u2064 and\u2062 restraint in its actions, ensuring\u2063 the \u200dprotection of Palestinian civilians.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 recent escalation of \u200cviolence in the\u2063 Israeli-Palestinian conflict has resulted in the\u200c loss of \u200cnumerous innocent\u2064 lives, \u200bpredominantly among Palestinians. As the conflict continues to intensify, it is imperative that all \u200bparties \u2064involved\u200d prioritize the preservation\u200b of civilian \u200clives and\u2062 strive \u200bfor a peaceful resolution.<\/p>\n<p>In his \u200baddress, Blinken expressed concern over the mounting civilian casualties in Gaza, \u2062urging Israel to take every possible measure to minimize harm. The \u200cindiscriminate targeting\u200d of densely populated areas not\u200d only violates\u2064 international humanitarian law but also risks exacerbating \u2062tensions \u2062and further fueling the cycle\u2064 of violence.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2062recognizing Israel&#8217;s right to\u200d self-defense, the United States emphasizes the need for proportionality and restraint in military operations. It is crucial that the objective of self-defense does not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-blinken-urges-netanyahu-to-take-every-possible-precaution-to-avoid-harming-civilians\/\" title=\"Blinken urges Netanyahu to prioritize civilian safety in Israel war.\">disproportionately\u200c impact innocent civilians<\/a>, for they bear the brunt \u200dof the violence and suffer the \u2062most significant \u200cconsequences.<\/p>\n<p>Netanyahu also acknowledged the importance of\u200d avoiding civilian casualties\u2062 and expressed Israel&#8217;s commitment to its obligations under international law. He reiterated \u200chis\u2064 country&#8217;s\u200b commitment to minimizing harm inflicted \u2063upon non-combatants, highlighting the extensive\u200d efforts\u2063 Israel undertakes to \u2063ensure the safety of \u2064innocent Palestinians \u2063amidst \u200dthe ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n<p>The humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where basic infrastructure \u2062has been severely damaged, further emphasizes the urgency of protecting Palestinian civilians. Necessary\u200b resources, including medical \u2063supplies and \u2062humanitarian \u2062aid, must be \u2063provided to ensure the wellbeing of those affected \u200bby the\u2062 conflict.<\/p>\n<p>The United States welcomes Israel&#8217;s\u200c commitment to investigating any\u200c reports of civilian casualties and holding\u200c individuals\u2063 accountable for any\u200d violations of international law. Transparent and thorough investigations are essential in maintaining the confidence of both the international community and the Palestinian people.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, both parties must also ensure that humanitarian access\u2063 is guaranteed to affected \u200cregions, allowing for the delivery of essential aid, medical support,\u2064 and basic necessities. Immediate \u2062effort must \u200dbe made to alleviate the\u200b suffering of civilians, regardless \u200cof\u2064 their nationality\u2062 or \u200breligious affiliation.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the United States strongly supports efforts to\u200d revive a meaningful peace process between\u200c Israel and Palestine. The only sustainable solution\u200c to\u2064 the conflict lies in achieving a negotiated settlement that \u200dguarantees the existence of two secure and\u2062 viable states, living side by side in peace \u2062and security.<\/p>\n<p>The responsibility\u200b to protect civilian lives rests not only on\u2062 Israel but also on all parties involved in this conflict. Both Israelis and\u200b Palestinians have the right to live in peace, free from \u200bthe \u200bconstant fear and threat of violence.\u2064 It is imperative \u2062that all parties \u200cactively work towards de-escalating\u200c tensions \u200dand establishing conditions\u200c conducive\u2062 to a lasting\u2063 peace.<\/p>\n<p>As the United States continues to play a critical\u2064 role in facilitating dialogue between the two \u2062parties, it urges Israel to \u2062prioritize the safety\u200c and well-being\u2063 of Palestinian civilians. With the world&#8217;s eyes on this conflict, it is crucial for Israel to\u2064 adhere to\u2062 its international obligations and demonstrate its commitment to\u200c the principles of humanity, \u200bjustice,\u200d and the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>Israel must seize this opportunity to\u2062 demonstrate\u2063 its commitment to \u2064protecting Palestinian civilians\u2063 and \u2062work towards fostering an \u200denvironment that nurtures peace \u2064rather than perpetuating violence. This is \u2064not only a\u2062 moral imperative\u2063 but also a crucial step towards building trust and creating conditions\u200c for a future where Israelis\u2064 and\u2062 Palestinians can\u2063 coexist in harmony and security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel must prioritize the protection of Palestinian civilians during its military response to recent terrorist attacks, emphasized US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. President Joe Biden and his administration have consistently expressed their solidarity with Israel as it responds to the situation in the Middle East.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2064721,"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-2064720","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\/2064720","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=2064720"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064720\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2064721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2064720"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2064720"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2064720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}