‘Precarious moment’: Antony Blinken comments on Israel’s strike on Beirut

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reacted to Israel’s strikes on Beirut.

“The events of the past week and the past few hours underscore what a precarious moment this is for the Middle East and for the world,” Mr Blinken said during a media conference.

This comes after Hezbollah’s central headquarters in southern Beirut was hit by huge Israeli airstrikes, which killed at least two people and injured more than 70 others.

[Ben-vhty]

He has no comment because the puppet master hasn't told him what to say yet.

[kathycooper]

Israel jas to do what they feel necessary. The US is not a judge

[mattdykes]

Our coward in cheif. Sickening. Trump 2024

[maryf.]

How would the USA defend itself if we had been treated like Israel has been treated and attacked by Hezbollah? I thought so, Israel did what it had to be safe, and should not be scolded for it.

[fernbarrett]

Israel has a right to defend herself. Isn't it strange Blinken never mentioned the barbaric way Israel was attacked?

[Lena-hd]

Israel, has a Right to defend its self !!!! Are they supposed to just let these Evil people attack them everyday and hour !!!?

[leashade]

Shouldn't that be the Press Secretary providing that briefing? Not criticizing, just curious. ?

[ishtarlew]

The fact Israel no longer talks to America about military moves says a lot.

[kennethpereyda]

why would they tell Biden/Harris/Hamas- they would just relay the info onto Hezbollah

[Juno-zn]

The IDS sent out text messages telling citizens of Beirut to evacuate, just like they did before any assault against Hamas.

[Leosarebetter]

No other country in the world would put up with this, why do you expect Israel to lay down and self delete?

[DoloresGenaille]

Not that this man has been at all helpful to Israel !

[uniqueme]

FJB and Blinken esp.. looking sad and pissed Israel obliterated their chickens.. 🤣🤣🤣

[edmoore]

He is 100% correct. He don't know enough to answer a question.

[WorlTramp]

Strange. Why is no one talking about the elephant in the room … Iran

[donpeterson]

Looks like they are defending themselves quite well

[shawnholden]

What a pathetic answer. This is a shameful administration in the United States

[kerrigertz]

Is Kamala writing Blinken's speech. Trump!!!!

[jondoe]

The way Israel defends itself is unconditional victory

[rogerleonard]

Israel goes after their terrorist enemies, while US didn't pursue
Hezbollah enemies.