Blinken Warned Netanyahu Israel Risks Losing Young Republican, Evangelical Support
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in spring 2024 that Israel risked losing support from young Republicans and evangelicals due to the Gaza war. Blinken made these remarks at the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Washington, noting a generational shift in perceptions of Israel. He and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed U.S.-Israel relations, differing on approaches to Iran and Palestinian statehood, while both defending the bilateral relationship. Blinken also criticized Israel's treatment of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
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- Blinken warned Netanyahu in spring 2024 that Israel risked losing young Republican and evangelical support.
- He noted a generational shift in perceptions of Israel, from David versus Goliath to a reversed image.
- Blinken and former Secretary Pompeo differed on approaches to Iran and Palestinian statehood.
- Pompeo defended Israel's conduct in Gaza and warned against moral equivalence with Hamas.
- Blinken criticized Israel's treatment of Palestinian civilians, citing a disregard for their well-being.
- Both former secretaries stressed the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship and intelligence cooperation.
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