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Blinken's ninth visit to the Middle East raises questions about his role as a "mediator"

2024-08-21

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US Secretary of State Blinken ended his visit to Israel on the 19th and is currently visiting Egypt. Since the new round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict broke out on October 7 last year,This is Blinken's ninth visit to the Middle EastAs a staunch ally of Israel, Blinken declared during his visit to the Middle East that the ceasefire negotiations in Gaza had reached a "decisive moment." Is this really the case? What is hindering the negotiations? Blinken's ninth visit to the Middle East, why is the role of the US mediator questioned? Let's seeFrontline reporterObservation report just sent back.

Blinken says Israel has accepted new US ceasefire proposal

CCTV reporter Wang Yin:On the 19th local time, US Secretary of State Blinken, who was visiting Israel, met with Israeli President Herzog, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Galant. After intensive talks, the US and Israel once again sent out positive signals of reaching a ceasefire agreement. For example, Netanyahu called the meeting with Blinken "positive and harmonious"; Blinken also claimed that Israel has accepted the latest US proposal on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of detained persons, and called on Hamas to make the same response.

Hamas says Blinken's remarks are a new trick by the US

CCTV reporter Wang Yin:In response, the Hamas Media Office issued a statement on the same day saying that Blinken's remarks were a new trick by the United States to circumvent the agreement reached by Hamas and Israel on July 2. The statement also said that the new proposal was modified to favor Israel, and then Israel announced its acceptance of the proposal and said it was waiting for Hamas's consent. This was an attempt by the United States to shift pressure from Israel and let Hamas bear the responsibility for the failure of the final negotiations. The statement also said that all of Blinken's actions were to give Israel more opportunities and time to carry out the killing.