“It’s a hallmark of our democracy that our citizens make known their views, their concerns, their anger, at any given time, and I think that reflects the strength of the country, the strength of democracy,” he said.
The ongoing attack on Gaza has claimed no fewer than nineteen thousand lives including women and children since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that claimed 1407 citizens.
Blinken’s visit is his third trip to the Middle East since Israel’s war with Hamas began last month.
More than 10,000 people, about 40% of them children, have been killed during Israel’s heavy bombardment of Gaza over the past month, according to Palestinian officials.
Blinken reiterated his stance after separate meetings with Herzog and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The latest developments have triggered a series of questions about when the crisis would end following the refusal of the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu to heed the call from the United Nations for a ceasefire.
