Blinken: Israel must give up "The legend" Which claims its ability to de facto annex lands

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stressed the need for Israel to abandon the “myth” Which claims its ability to implement de facto annexation of lands without consequences, criticizing the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, and calling for the need for Israel to accept a time-bound path to build a Palestinian state.

Blinken said in his speech before the Atlantic Council about the East. According to what was reported by American media, achieving peace in the Middle East is based on ending the war in Gaza and providing the necessary incentives and reassurances for the national aspirations of the Palestinians. And the Israelis.

 

Blinken added: “Israel is expanding official settlements and nationalizing land at a faster pace than at any time over the past decade, while turning a blind eye to unprecedented growth.” illegal settlement outposts, and violent attacks launched by extremist settlers against Palestinian civilians have reached levels Standard".

 

He referred to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the situation that has led to huge suffering for Palestinian civilians, as tens of thousands of people were killed in Gaza under difficult circumstances, including This is the spread of hunger, pointing out that President Biden’s administration will transfer its vision for the future of Gaza after the war to President-elect Donald Trump, to continue working on it.

 

Blinken pointed out that President Biden has taken steps since October 7 to prevent the expansion of the conflict in the region, stressing that the region is still full of dangers, including Iran’s efforts to restore its power in the region.

 

And about The developments taking place in Lebanon, including the election of a president and a prime minister, stressed that these steps guarantee the security and sovereignty of Lebanon. 

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