New U.S. Funding For UNRWA An Obstacle To Peace Following A Terrorist Attack

On his recent trip to Israel, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken often spoke about the importance of security and stability in the region. Following a terrorist attack in which seven Israelis were murdered, he told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israelis should know that America’s commitment to their security is “ironclad.” 

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves after speaking during the United States Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting January 18, 2023, in Washington, DC. The United States Conference of Mayors is the official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. Blinken often spoke of the need for security and stability in the region since the attacks. DREW ANGERER/JNS