a few seconds agoBlinken in Jerusalem: We will help rebuild Gaza, but Hamas will not benefit
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(5 years ago)United States of America [ The US has promised to help rebuild Gaza as part of efforts to consolidate the ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups, State Secretary Antony Blinken has said. After meeting with Israel's prime minister, Blinken said that it is necessary to get rid of the serious situation [...]
After meeting with Israel's prime minister, Blinken said he needed to get rid of the serious humanitarian situation to prevent the return to violence.
But he added that the US would ensure that the Hamas group, which controls Gaza, did not benefit.
Mr. Blinken also reiterated US support for Israel's right to defend itself, writes BBC, translates Periscope.
More than 250 people have died, most of whom in Gaza, during the 11 days of fierce fighting that ended Friday with a ceasefire agreement enabled by Egypt.
Violence had erupted after weeks of tension in eastern Jerusalem that culminated in clashes at Muslim and Jewish shrines.
Kosovo has also sided with this conflict with the Kurti Government that has upheld Israel's right “to defend itself”.
Blinken began his three-day visit to the Middle East with his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah. /Periscope
