Blinken: US still believes accusations that Israel is committing genocide

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was asked about the Biden administration's response to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling last week that he ordered Israel of “to take all measures within his power” to prevent his forces from committing genocide against Palestinians.

The United States continues to believe clearly that allegations of genocide are groundless”, he told reporters.

Blinken said Washington has repeatedly made it clear to Israel the necessity of taking any possible steps to protect civil life in Gaza, to receive humanitarian aid for those in need and to address the rhetoric “chumanising” by several individuals.

The court in this decision agreed. The court ruling is also very much in line with our view that Israel has the right to take action to ensure that the 7 October terrorist attacks never occur again, in line with international law”, he said, among other things.

The United States will continue to monitor the UN tribunal's procedures as it moves ahead with the issue, the US secretary added, reports The Guardian, broadcast Klankosova.tv.