Civilians must be able to stay out of harm's way, a task that is made even more difficult as Hamas uses civilians as human shields.
Antony Blinken
The Public Record
Antony Blinken is the 71st United States Secretary of State, having been appointed by President Joe Biden in January 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Blinken has played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, focusing on issues such as international alliances, climate change, and global security. He previously served as Deputy National Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor during the Obama administration, where he was involved in key diplomatic initiatives, including the Iran nuclear deal.
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The President and I both stressed in our conversations with the Israeli government the need for Israel to operate by the law of war and in accordance with international humanitarian law and to take all possible measures to avoid civilian…
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Civilians must be able to stay out of harm's way, a task that is made even more difficult as Hamas uses civilians as human shields.





