U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses disapproval toward the proposal to grant official recognition to the state of Palestine.
In a recent article published in the Wall Street Journal, Antony Blinken, the former U.S. Secretary of State, has expressed his views on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly in relation to the recognition of Palestine as an independent state.
Blinken supports the idea of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but does not endorse the unilateral recognition of Palestine without conditions. He believes that discussions about official recognition should wait until after the war in Gaza ends and be based on certain conditions and responsibilities on the Palestinian side.
The former diplomat argues that recognizing Palestine as an independent state is "completely divorced from reality" and will not achieve the desired effect or put an end to the problems. He suggests that Israeli occupation could exacerbate the conflicts in Gaza, potentially provoking a lasting insurgency.
Blinken envisions a "time-bound, conditions-based" pathway to Palestinian statehood involving interim governance structures such as a Temporary Governing Authority (TGA) in Gaza, supported by the Palestinian Authority and regional partners, as a step toward eventual reunification of Gaza and the West Bank under transparent and accountable governance.
Regarding the Gaza conflict, Blinken has expressed daily regrets over the suffering and deaths caused by malnutrition, disease, and lack of healthcare access due to the war. His approach involves trying to prevent attacks like the one on October 7th and seeking a balanced solution acceptable to Israel, Palestinians, Arab states, and international donors, emphasizing coordinated international involvement and political reform.
However, Blinken's stance does not address any specific countermeasures to prevent Hamas from regaining control under Israeli occupation. Additionally, the article does not provide any updates on the current status of the war in Gaza or the hostage situation.
In summary, Blinken advocates for:
- A two-state solution as the only viable peace solution;
- Recognition of Palestine tied to responsible political conditions rather than unilateral declaration;
- A temporary governance arrangement for Gaza as a practical step toward Palestinian statehood;
- Intensive international cooperation to ensure security, humanitarian aid, and political progress in the region.
Blinken has also criticized the plan of France, Canada, the United Kingdom, and others to recognize the State of Palestine in September, warning that this insurgency could bleed Israel. Hamas is reported to have continued recruiting a significant number of members under Israeli occupation, but the article does not discuss any alternative solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict beyond the prevention of Hamas' control in Gaza.
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