Blinken publicly criticized Israel for the first time, and Sullivan responded with a slap in the face
In today's international political arena, words and actions often become an important means for countries to demonstrate their positions and win support.
May 13th.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's first public criticism of Israel has sparked widespread attention.
This incident not only reveals the subtle changes in US policy toward Israel, but also reflects the international community's deep concern about the complex situation in the Middle East.
In his public statements, Blinken expressed dissatisfaction with certain Israeli behaviors, and his rhetoric was clearly critical.
This move undoubtedly broke with the traditional position of the United States on the Israeli issue in the past, and led to speculation about whether the United States has made a major change in its attitude toward its Middle East allies.
After all, the United States has long viewed Israel as its important strategic partner in the region, and the two sides have worked closely together in a number of areas.
Blinken said Israel's tactics mean a "terrible loss of innocent civilian life," but fail to neutralize Hamas leaders and militants and could lead to a protracted insurgency on the ground.
Blinken stressed that the United States believes that Israeli troops should "withdraw from Gaza," while also waiting to see Israel come up with a credible plan for Gaza's post-war security and governance.
For the first time, he also publicly responded to the conclusions of a new report submitted by the Biden administration to Congress on May 10 local time as a U.S. official, saying that "we have reason to believe that in some cases, Israel has acted in a manner inconsistent with international humanitarian law."
Indeed, Blinken's criticism is not unfounded.
In recent years, Israel's actions in the Middle East have increasingly attracted the attention and discussion of the international community.
Some analysts believe that Israel's actions in handling relations with neighboring countries may be too tough, and may even exacerbate contradictions and escalate conflicts.
There were also a large number of civilian casualties.
Against this backdrop, Blinken's statement can be seen as an attempt by the U.S. government to guide or regulate Israel's behavior through public statements.
On the other hand, on the same day that Blinken's remarks were made, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Israel's National Security Adviser (Chairman of the National Security Council) Tzachi Hanegbi spoke on the phone.
Sullivan reaffirmed "the United States' unwavering commitment to Israel's security and the defeat of Hamas in Gaza."
In other words, Blinken openly criticized Israel, while Sullivan came out and quietly slapped his face, and the two sang one in white and the other in black.
People can't help but sigh that their acting skills are really powerful.
The Oscar for Best Actor is not awarded to them, which is really a pity.
In addition to the policy differences between the two important countries, the reason why this incident has attracted widespread attention is that it reflects the current international community's desire for peace and stability in the Middle East.
The United States, in particular, has realized that if they continue to do mischief, they may not get everyone's support and will eventually be isolated.
Therefore, the different opinions and responses of the two sides on this matter are actually a reflection of their respective national interests.
I have to say that Blinken's status in the United States is one of the best, and even Biden has to look at his face and do things.
What do you think of Blinken's performance?