Air India Offers One Time Waiver On Tel Aviv Flights Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

Blinken Arrives in Tel Aviv, , Vows Solidarity With Israel. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Oct. 12 to deliver a message alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Oct. 12 to deliver a message alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Blinken revealed that at least 25 Americans have died since Hamas attacked on Oct. 7. He then reiterated President Biden's promise to stand with Israel, while saying that he came to the country not just as U.S. Secretary of State, "but also as a Jew." . The message that I bring to Israel is this: You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself, but as long as America exists, you will never, ever have to. We will always be there by your side, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, via statement. It's the message that I bring with me to our discussions today, and it's what I'll affirm, when I meet with the members of Israel's newly formed national emergency government. , U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, via statement. Blinken went on to compare Hamas to ISIS. This was just one of Hamas' countless acts of terror in a litany of brutality and inhumanity. That, yes, brings to mind the worst of ISIS. , U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, via statement. Babies slaughtered, bodies desecrated, young people burned alive, women raped, the parents executed in front of their children, children in front of their parents. How are we even to understand this?, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, via statement. Netanyahu referred to Blinkin's appearance as "another tangible example of America's unequivocal support for Israel.". Hamas has shown itself to be an enemy of civilization. President Biden was absolutely correct in calling this sheer evil, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, via statement