Former Top U.S. Diplomat Says 'Talk Can Wait' on Palestinian Statehood
Blinken says recognizing a Palestinian state now could hinder hostage recovery and conflict resolution, urging focus on ending Gaza violence and famine, amid regional diplomatic efforts.
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Former top U.S. diplomat says 'talk can wait' on Palestinian statehood
In an opinion piece published in the Wall Street Journal, Antony Blinken addressed the recent decision by several Western countries to immediately recognize a Palestinian state. He wrote that 'averting famine, recovering the hostages and ending the conflict in Gaza are the priorities'
Former Secretary of State Blinken Questions Timing of Palestinian State Recognition, Proposes 3-Year Plan - The Media Line
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Blinken says not the time to recognize Palestinian state
Former U.S. Secretary of State says it is more pressing to alleviate the suffering of Palestinian civilians and Israeli hostages after Israel's cabinet announced its intention to occupy the entire Gaza Strip
Former U.S. diplomat calls September recognition by some nations a ‘morally correct step’ - Times Kuwait
Former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the decision by France, Britain, Canada, and Australia to recognize the State of Palestine in September as a “morally correct step” that reflects a broad international consensus, noting that more than 140 countries already acknowledge the Palestinian right to self-determination alongside a secure Israel. In an opinion piece for The Wall Street Journal, Blinken said this recognition comes as…
This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. Getty Images Palestinians in the streets following the Israeli attack on the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City, August 8, 2025. In today's newspaper review, how does former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken view the trends toward recognizing a Palestinian state? A reading into a potential land swap between Russia and Ukraine, and finally…
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State under US President Biden, argued that the recent decision by some Western countries to recognize the state of Palestine was "too swift."
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