Blinken Denies US Human Rights ‘Double Standard’ for Israel

The US is examining allegations of human rights and international law violations in Gaza — by both Israel and Hamas — and will not apply a double standard, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters in Washington on Monday.

“Do we have a double standard? The answer is no,” Blinken said in response to questions about the Biden administration’s handling of allegations of abuses by Israeli forces in Gaza, compared with those attributed to Hamas.

The top US diplomat’s comments follow criticism that the administration isn’t putting enough pressure on Israel to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where Israeli forces are seeking to defeat Hamas following its Oct. 7 attack. He also spoke as reports emerged that the administration is planning to sanction an Israeli ultra-Orthodox army battalion over human rights abuses in the West Bank.

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[justforgetaboutit]

‘Do you we have a double standard and the answer is No’ but all the evidence show that we do. Blinken you little liar

[ydas]

The world: genocide
Israel: there is no genocide
US: Israel says there is no genocide 😂

[wanderingknight]

The fact that the USA is trying to lead the way on protecting human rights is rich asf..an hypocritical to say the least

[FREE-PALESTINE-]

And the ANSWER is a BIG FAT "YES."
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[AntiQris]

He had a one sided standard not a double standard. Day one there was no two ways about it.

[mokulashi]

hahahahahahah, American reaches to new low, just look at this guy

[kencleg]

He has to check in first before speaking. Obama’s listening

[Scott-duqr]

Double standard and two-tierd justice system... socialism!

[mustafaalkhafaji]

He’ll literally just came back from a trip helping Israel take 2000 acres from West Bank

[ajaxreno]

Supporting genocide and criminals are also called

[vic]

This guy violated US laws and should be charged.

[Luvinist]

Liar liar pants on fire. Tell that to the people of Gaza.

[fredyaled]

So this man is saying that in this report makes it clear .. we dont have double standard. Its the reportnot him or USA

[AAXX-qtjv]

He better checks his pants, coz they’re on fire 🔥 😂

[ermekjunushev]

Next time you visit a foreign country, you gotta visit as a US representative, not as someone with your ethnic background

[ermekjunushev]

The fact that he is trying to justify …

[gregwilloughby]

Is this the guy that went around to intelligence community to sign off on the laptop from hell was just Russian Foo Foo?

[tangboontiong]

And hilarious Hillary Benghazi Clinton burst out and Giggled Out LOUD Again ❗👻💀

[kencleg]

This administration is like ? How do I make any money ?

[tangboontiong]

Meanwhile..
War Criminals Bush and Blair are Laughing 🤠🤡