US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured Israel that the United States will always support and defend them. During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blinken stated, "You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourselves but as long as America exists you will never have to." He emphasized that he came to Israel not only as the Secretary of State but also as a Jew, understanding the situation on a personal level. Blinken further reiterated that while Israel is capable of defending itself, the US will provide military, financial, and diplomatic support.
Secretary Blinken said that while Israel is capable of defending itself the U.S. would be providing military, financial, and diplomatic support: "You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself but as long as America exists, you will never ever have to." https://t.co/2IAqKpLCwl
“the message that i bring to israel is this - you may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself, but as long as america exists you will never, ever have to." -antony blinken in israel https://t.co/8L4EUtU8Tn
As long as America exists, Israel will never have to defend itself alone - Blinken The highlights of Blinken's statements at the press conference with Netanyahu: ▫️ I came to Israel not only as U.S. Secretary of State, but also as a Jew. I understand you on a personal level.… https://t.co/K3GD9iIDdH https://t.co/pzIfQcMmNi
Blinken in Israel: We will always have your back https://t.co/CmRZlHDICR
Blinken in Israel: "I come before you not only as the United States secretary of state, but also as a Jew." "You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself, but as long as America exists, you will never ever have to. We will always be there by your side." https://t.co/C0yiLZe4xb
“The message I bring with me is this: You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourselves but as long as America exists you will never have to,” Blinken says https://t.co/5NaX6h5FrG