Israel-Hamas Conflict: Latest Updates
“We don’t have to choose between defending Israel and aiding Palestinian civilians. We can and must do both.”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken
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Defending Israel is essential. So is aiding civilians in Gaza.

We don’t have to choose between defending Israel and aiding Palestinian civilians. We can and must do both. That is the only way to stand firmly by one of our closest allies, protect innocent lives, uphold the international rules of the road that ultimately benefit the American people, and preserve the sole viable path to lasting peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians: two states for two peoples.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 2023 Tribute Celebration -
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Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland’s Meeting with German State Secretary Bagger -
Press Statement
Announcement of Visa Restriction Policy to Promote Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank -
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani -
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability -
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Before Their Meeting -
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Israeli President Isaac Herzog Before Their Meeting -
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Al Sabah -
Media Note
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Situation in Israel and Gaza -
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Barth Eide


