Blinken: Rafah offensive risks 'further isolating Israel around the world'
"A military ground operation in Rafah "risks killing more civilians. It risks wreaking greater havoc with the humanitarian assistance. It risks further isolating Israel around the world and jeopardizing its long-term security and standing," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Friday.
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 07:13 | 22 March 2024
- Modified Date: 07:13 | 22 March 2024
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah would risk "further isolating" Israel and damage its long-term security.
Speaking as he departed Israel, Blinken told reporters he had "candid conversations," referring to meetings with officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A military ground operation in Rafah "risks killing more civilians. It risks wreaking greater havoc with the humanitarian assistance. It risks further isolating Israel around the world and jeopardizing its long-term security and standing," Blinken said.
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