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HEADLINE: US Calls for Humanitarian Pause, Netanyahu Reiterates: No Hostages, No Cease-fire
TEASER: Zelenksyy, voices support for Israel, calls for humanitarian corridors
PUBLISHED AT: 11/5/23
BYLINE: Veronica Balderas Iglesias
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((TV INTRO)) [[Although disagreements with Arab leaders over a cease-fire in Gaza continue, the United States is advocating for a humanitarian pause. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Sunday that without the return of hostages taken by Hamas militants, no cease-fire will happen. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias has the details. ]]
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During an unannounced visit to Iraq, Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued warning to third parties against moves to widen the Israeli-Hamas War.
((Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State))
“To anyone who might seek to take advantage of the conflict in Gaza, to threaten our personnel here or anywhere else in the region. Don't do it.”
((VIDEO: AP 4462113 Blinken meets Abbas))
The United States’ commitment to the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza and the support for a two-state solution were also among the topics that Blinken said he discussed during a meeting earlier Sunday with Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank.
((VIDEO AP4462029 Blinken Arab Foreign Ministers))
Blinken met over the weekend with Arab foreign ministers. He explained to them that the U.S. doesn’t support an immediate cease-fire in Israel's war against Hamas because it will allow the U.S.-designated terror group to regroup.
Deputy national security adviser Jon Finer elaborated on the matter on ABC’s ‘This Week’ show.
((VIDEO: ABC This Week))
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((Jon Finer, Deputy National Security Adviser))
“We have made clear that we would support and are advocating for humanitarian pauses to allow humanitarian aid to be distributed to potentially facilitate the release of more hostages.”
((VIDEO AP: 4462152 Netanyahu at Air force base))
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But a cease-fire won’t be declared until the militant group Hamas returns the hostages it kidnapped during its October 7 terror attack, stressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while visiting an Israeli Air Force base.
((VIDEO: AP 4426569 Generic Zelenskyy with Ukrainian soldiers))
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy, who appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press noted he’d travel to Israel if conditions allow, to facilitate the return of stranded Ukrainians. He was also asked if he believes Israel is following the laws of war.
((VIDEO: NBC Meet the Press/X ABOUT ISRAEL FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL LAW https://twitter.com/MeetThePress/status/1721173551791636946 ))
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((Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine))
“If terrorists attack, if they behead children, you have full right to defend people and defend your own country, state. //If we can open humanitarian corridors, take away prisoners of war, help people who are not involved there, the whole world should do this.”
((VIDEO: REUTERS USN: WD572805112023RP1 WFP Chief))
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His remarks came as the World Food Program Chief, Cindy McCain warned again that food supplies are running out in Gaza and that the crisis threatens regional peace and stability.
((Veronica Balderas Iglesias, VOA News Washington.))
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
NetworkVOA
Embargo DateNovember 5, 2023 17:27 EST
BylineVeronica Balderas Iglesias
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English, US Agency for Global Media
