'I hear no one saying, demanding that it stop hiding behind civilians': Blinken hits out at countries
Thursday, 21 December 2023 US secretary of state Antony Blinken calls on nations to demand that Hamas stop hiding behind civilians, lay down its arms, and surrender. He questions why there are no demands made of the aggressor and only demands made of the victim. Blinken's remarks come as the UN security council negotiates a resolution to suspend hostilities and provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. The US previously voted against a cease-fire request at the UN general assembly. Israel's ally, the US, has condemned the Hamas attack but urges Israel to take actions to preserve innocent lives.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urgeS an extension to a truce that has paused weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas and enabled aid to reach civilians in Gaza. The current truce is due..
Thursday, 21 December 2023
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