On January 14, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced heckling during a speech at the Atlantic Council, where he outlined a post-war plan for Gaza. The protesters accused Blinken of war crimes and genocide against Palestinians, a sentiment linked to U.S. support for Israel amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conflict escalated in October 2023 when Hamas attacked Israel, killing over 1,200 people and taking hostages, leading to Israel's military assault on Gaza, which has resulted in over 46,000 Palestinian deaths. Israel has been accused of genocide and war crimes, though it denies these claims. The violence has displaced nearly all of Gaza's population and drawn concerns from global hunger organizations. Blinken revealed that the Biden administration is preparing to hand over a post-war management plan to President-elect Donald Trump’s team, including provisions for an interim Palestinian Authority-led administration and international involvement in Gaza’s governance.
first published: Jan 15, 2025 02:12 pm
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