By Imtiaz Hussain Abro.
The United States once more urges Israel to cease its attacks on Gaza amid concerns about the potential escalation of a regional conflict.
The United States is once again urging Israel to halt its attacks on Gaza amid growing concerns about the risk of a regional conflict.
International support for Israel is diminishing, with pressure intensifying from its allies, including the U.S. and Middle Eastern nations, to alleviate the bombardment of Gaza. The Biden-led administration is actively urging Tel Aviv to ease its attacks, considering the widespread destruction and increasing death toll in Palestine.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently embarked on a visit to the Middle East, driven by fears that the conflict could escalate into a regional war. Israeli authorities claim a shift toward more targeted military actions after sustained bombings in Gaza.
During his visit, Blinken engaged with Gulf leaders, emphasizing the necessity for Israel to cease civilian casualties and allow Palestinians to return to their homes. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also emphasized the importance of ending hostilities and securing the legitimate rights of Palestinians.
Blinken underscored the potential involvement of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, and the UAE in post-conflict scenarios for Gaza. The primary objective of Blinken’s visit is to contribute to long-term peace efforts.
The U.S. had previously extended support to encourage Israel to de-escalate the situation. However, the death toll in Gaza continues to rise, with recent reports indicating hundreds more casualties in the past days. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, over 23,000 people have been killed, and nearly 60,000 have been wounded in Israel’s bombing campaign on Gaza.
