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From the Liveblog of
Friday, April 19, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Friday, April 19, 2024
Blinken says US committed to Israel’s security, wasn’t involved in any offensive
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends a session during the G7 Foreign Ministers meeting on Capri Island, Italy, on April 19, 2024. (Gregorio Borgia/Pool/AFP)
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington is committed to Israel’s security, adding when asked about a reported Israeli strike on Iran that the US has not been involved in any offensive operation.
“I’m not going to speak to these reported events… All I can say is for our part, and for all the members of the G7, our focus is on de-escalation,” Blinken tells reporters after the G7 gathering in Italy.
Blinken also urges the rapid implementation of Israel’s humanitarian assistance commitments, saying while there have been some important steps taken, more sustained results are needed.
