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Blinken, Pompeo Say US Aid Cut Won't Harm Israel Ties, Differ on Iran
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Former US Secretaries of State Antony Blinken and Mike Pompeo asserted that ending US military aid to Israel would not damage bilateral ties, while defending Israel's security post-October 7. They differed significantly on strategies for Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Pompeo favored continued pressure on Iran and downplayed the Palestinian issue's role in the Abraham Accords, whereas Blinken suggested negotiations might require concessions and emphasized the need for a two-state solution.
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- Former US Secretaries of State Blinken and Pompeo believe ending military aid won't harm US-Israel ties.
- Blinken criticized Israel's conduct in Gaza, noting disregard for Palestinian civilian well-being.
- Pompeo highlighted the importance of the US-Israel relationship beyond financial aid.
- The two former secretaries disagreed sharply on how to approach Iran and the Palestinian conflict.
- Blinken advocated for a two-state solution, while Pompeo focused on the Abraham Accords' success.
- Calls to change US military aid to Israel have become bipartisan, according to Pompeo.
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