Blinken calls on Israel to protect civilians, surge humanitarian assistance in Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called on Israel, as a democracy, to place the highest value on human life and increase the flow of aid to Gaza, adding that this week’s “horrific attack” on World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza must be the last such incident.

“Right now, there is no higher priority in Gaza than protecting civilians, surging humanitarian assistance, and ensuring the security of those who provide it. Israel must meet this moment,” Blinken told reporters at a news conference in Brussels.