{"id":2113260,"date":"2023-12-01T11:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T16:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-loving-hamas-appeasing-buffoon-blinken-blasted-for-reportedly-threatening-israel-its-running-out-of-time-to-destroy-hamas\/"},"modified":"2023-12-01T11:51:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T16:51:14","slug":"iran-loving-hamas-appeasing-buffoon-blinken-blasted-for-reportedly-threatening-israel-its-running-out-of-time-to-destroy-hamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-loving-hamas-appeasing-buffoon-blinken-blasted-for-reportedly-threatening-israel-its-running-out-of-time-to-destroy-hamas\/","title":{"rendered":"Blinken criticized as an Iran-supporting, Hamas-friendly fool for allegedly pressuring Israel to act swiftly 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\">32<\/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%2Firan-loving-hamas-appeasing-buffoon-blinken-blasted-for-reportedly-threatening-israel-its-running-out-of-time-to-destroy-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=2113260&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>Backlash Erupts\u2062 Against U.S. Secretary \u2064of State Antony Blinken Over Threat to Israel<\/h2>\n<p>U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-official-slammed-for-what-she-did-in-china-never-ever-ever\/\" title=\"Biden official criticized for actions in China: 'Unacceptable, Never Again'\">facing severe criticism<\/a> after reportedly issuing \u200da threat to Israeli \u2064officials who suggested that it \u2062could\u200d take months to \u2062eliminate the terror group Hamas. The \u200ccontroversy arose during a meeting between \u200bBlinken and\u2062 Israeli Defense Minister Yoav \u200bGallant, where Gallant expressed Israel&#8217;s unwavering commitment to dismantling Hamas,\u2063 even\u2062 if it required an extended period of time.<\/p>\n<p>Blinken&#8217;s response, as\u200b reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/liveblog_entry\/blinken-said-to-tell-israel-to-change-strategy-for-southern-gaza-suggest-it-wont-have-months-to-win-war\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Times Of Israel<\/a> based on Channel 12 News, was dismissive and condescending. He stated, &#8220;I \u2063don&#8217;t think you have the credit for that,&#8221; implying that Israel lacked the capability or credibility to achieve its goal.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns Over Israeli Military \u200dStrategy<\/h3>\n<p>During the meeting, Blinken also raised concerns \u200dabout Israel&#8217;s military operations in southern Gaza. He emphasized the need for greater precision in attacks, <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.\">avoiding civilian casualties<\/a>, and ensuring the \u2064availability of\u200d protected areas for Palestinian civilians. He questioned Israel&#8217;s system of operation and urged a more\u2063 cautious approach.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli\u200d IDF Chief \u200cHerzi Halevi defended the military&#8217;s principles of proportionality, distinction,\u200b and adherence to the \u2063laws \u2062of war. \u200dHe explained that decisions to attack or wait for better opportunities were made based on these\u2064 principles.<\/p>\n<p>Gallant reiterated Israel&#8217;s determination to\u2063 dismantle Hamas, even if it \u200dmeant a prolonged \u2062effort. However, Blinken once again belittled Israel&#8217;s commitment, \u2063stating, &#8220;I don&#8217;t think\u200d you have the credit for that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Contrasting Support for Ukraine<\/h3>\n<p>Critics have pointed out the stark contrast between Blinken&#8217;s warning to Israel and the Biden administration&#8217;s ongoing support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. \u2062Despite the\u2062 October 7 attack by Hamas that claimed\u200b the lives of 1,200 Israelis, \u200bBlinken&#8217;s remarks suggested a lack of long-term commitment to Israel&#8217;s \u200ddefense.<\/p>\n<p>On the other \u2063hand, President Joe Biden had requested $33 billion \u2063from Congress to support \u200dUkraine, including $20 \u200cbillion for \u2064providing weapons. According to the Kiel Institute for\u200b the World Economy, the Biden administration had already \u2062sent $76.8 billion to Ukraine\u2063 by September 2023.<\/p>\n<h2>Outrage and Criticism<\/h2>\n<p>Blinken&#8217;s threat \u200bto withdraw U.S. support\u2063 for \u2062Israel has sparked outrage and condemnation \u2062from various quarters.<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas\u200c GOP Senator Tom Cotton denounced \u200bBlinken and Biden, stating, \u200d&#8221;The \u200bidea that after the worst massacre of Jews since \u2064the Holocaust,\u200c Israel\u2063 needs\u2062 &#8216;credit&#8217; to defend itself is outrageous. The\u2063 American people stand \u2062with Israel \u2013 \u200ceven if \u200dBiden does not.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Radio host Hugh Hewitt\u2062 described Blinken&#8217;s actions as a &#8220;diplomatic face \u200cplant&#8221; and\u200d one of the worst in history.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hughhewitt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hughhewitt<\/a> says, &#8220;Secretary\u2062 Blinken&#8217;s meeting in Israel yesterday where he told \u200dIsrael that they didn&#8217;t have the credit &#8230; needed to\u2064 destroy\u200c Hamas followed by that\u200c rather <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nolte-joe-biden-approval-hits-two-record-lows-after-disastrous-press-conference\/\" title=\"Nolte: Joe Biden Approval Hits Two Record Lows After Disastrous Press Conference\">disastrous press conference<\/a> &#8230; will go down as one of the worst diplomatic face plants in history.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kttrGYR1Tm\">pic.twitter.com\/kttrGYR1Tm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Washington Post Live (@PostLive) \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PostLive\/status\/1730592372755489230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Other critics, \u2063such as Lou Dobbs and \u200dMark Dubowitz, expressed their dismay and labeled Blinken an embarrassment to the United States and a threat to Israel&#8217;s security.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Blinken is an embarrassment to the USA \u200band an existential threat to\u200c the state of Israel!<\/p>\n<p>Surrender: Blinken Tells Israel It Lacks &#8216;Credit&#8217; to Defeat Hamas <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UxJwalyHsB\">https:\/\/t.co\/UxJwalyHsB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LouDobbs\/status\/1730406753722937583?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Amidst the backlash, Mark R. Levin questioned \u200cBlinken&#8217;s competence \u2062and loyalty, while Ed Morrissey expressed shock at the Secretary of State&#8217;s insensitivity towards \u2062a country devastated by a major terror attack.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Who the\u2063 hell does this Iran-loving, Hamas-appeasing \u2062buffoon\u2062 of \u2062a secretary of state think he is?<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BZaNN9caNK\">https:\/\/t.co\/BZaNN9caNK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marklevinshow\/status\/1730345594969821585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As the \u2063controversy continues to\u2062 unfold, it remains to be\u200d seen how Blinken&#8217;s remarks will impact U.S.-Israel relations and the ongoing \u2063efforts to combat \u2064terrorism.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Despite \u2064the backlash, what steps did Secretary Blinken take to clarify his\u2064 position \u200dand demonstrate \u200dsupport for Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064&#8221;2022#@!(&#8216;s Prime Minister of Israel, \u200cNaftali Bennett, also expressed his disappointment with Blinken&#8217;s\u2062 remarks, calling them &#8220;unacceptable.&#8221; \u200dHe \u200demphasized that Israel \u2064has the right to\u200c defend itself against \u200dterrorist organizations like Hamas, \u200dand that \u2062the United States should support and \u2063stand\u200c by its \u2062ally in this critical time.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli\u2064 public has also expressed their\u200c outrage \u2063over Blinken&#8217;s comments, \u2062taking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a> to\u2062 voice their concerns and disappointment. Many individuals highlighted the\u2063 double standard in \u2062the Biden \u2062administration&#8217;s approach\u2063 to different \u200dconflicts around the world, questioning why Ukraine receives immense support while \u200cIsrael\u2062 faces criticism for \u2062defending\u2062 its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to \u2062note\u2063 that the backlash against \u200bBlinken does not signal a deterioration in the overall U.S.-Israel relationship. The\u2062 bond between the \u2064two countries \u200dremains strong, based on shared values and strategic interests. However, \u200dthis incident has certainly \u200cstrained the trust and\u200c confidence \u200cthat Israel has in the current U.S. administration&#8217;s commitment \u2063to its security.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the\u200b backlash, Secretary Blinken issued a statement clarifying his position and expressing his support for Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense. He emphasized that the United States stands firmly with Israel and\u2062 will continue\u2064 to provide the necessary assistance to\u2064 enhance \u2062its security.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is crucial for the\u2064 United States \u200cand Israel to engage in \u200dopen\u2063 and \u2062constructive \u2062dialogue to address any\u2063 concerns or \u200bmisunderstandings. Communication\u200c and transparency are key in maintaining a strong and effective partnership.<\/p>\n<p>The threat posed \u200bby terrorist organizations like Hamas cannot be underestimated. Israel, as a\u2062 responsible nation, must take the necessary\u200c actions to protect its\u200b citizens and ensure its \u2064security. \u200bThe international community, including the United\u200d States, should acknowledge and support Israel&#8217;s efforts in combating terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>As the situation in the Middle East continues to evolve, it is \u2064imperative that both \u200cthe\u2063 United States and Israel \u200bwork together in a spirit of cooperation and\u200b mutual respect. Only through\u200d a united front \u200ccan the shared goal of peace and\u200c stability\u2063 in the \u2063region \u2064be\u200c achieved.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Efforts to eliminate Hamas, Blinken allegedly responded by saying, &#8220;It&#8217;s not good enough.&#8221; Critics accused Blinken of interfering in Israeli affairs and undermining their security. 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