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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (Nov 5) made a high-security surprise visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank and met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas.

During his very first visit to the Palestinian territory since the war broke out after the Hamas terror attack of October 7, Binken said that Gazans "must not be forcibly displaced".

"The Secretary reaffirmed the United States' commitment to the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance and resumption of essential services in Gaza and made clear that Palestinians must not be forcibly displaced," said a summary of the meeting released by the US State Department.

Israel's retaliatory attacks have claimed the lives of around 9,800 people so far, out of which mostly are civilians, as per Hamas-run health ministry.

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<h2>Abbas denounces Israel's 'genocide'&nbsp;</h2>

Abbas, during his meeting with Blinken, dubbed Israel's counter-offensive as a "genocide", news agency AFP reported citing official Palestinian news agency Wafa.

"I have no words to describe the genocide and destruction suffered by our Palestinian people in Gaza at the hands of Israel's war machine, with no regard for the principles of international law," Abbas was quoted as saying.&nbsp;

He further said that the Palestinian Authority could return to power in the Gaza Strip if a "comprehensive political solution" is found to end the decades-long conflict.

"We will fully assume our responsibilities within the framework of a comprehensive political solution that includes all of the West Bank, including east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip," Abbas told Blinken, the news agency Wafa reported.

The top US diplomat arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning (Nov 5) and travelled in a high-security convoy to the Ramallah headquarters of the Palestinian Authority.

His unannounced visit came amid an upsurge of violence in the West Bank since the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas broke out.

Blinken and Abbas "discussed efforts to restore calm and stability in the West Bank, including the need to stop extremist violence against Palestinians and hold those accountable responsible", said the State Department.

"Secretary Blinken reiterated that the United States remains committed to advancing equal measures of dignity and security for Palestinians and Israelis alike," it said.

On his recent visit to the Middle East, Blinken has advocated "humanitarian pauses" in Gaza to safeguard civilians and smoothen aid deliveries.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (Nov 5) made a high-security surprise visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank and met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (Nov 5) made a high-security surprise visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank and met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas. During his very first visit to the Palestinian territory since the war broke out after the Hamas terror attack of October 7, Binken said that Gazans "must not be forcibly displaced". "The Secretary reaffirmed the United States' commitment to the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance and resumption of essential services in Gaza and made clear that Palestinians must not be forcibly displaced," said a summary of the meeting released by the US State Department. Israel's retaliatory attacks have claimed the lives of around 9,800 people so far, out of which mostly are civilians, as per Hamas-run health ministry. Met with President Abbas and affirmed our commitment to delivery of humanitarian assistance and restoration of essential services in Gaza. Made clear that extremist violence against Palestinians in the West Bank must end and reiterated our support for a two state solution. pic.twitter.com/gax3F23ned — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) November 5, 2023 × Abbas denounces Israel's 'genocide' Abbas, during his meeting with Blinken, dubbed Israel's counter-offensive as a "genocide", news agency AFP reported citing official Palestinian news agency Wafa. "I have no words to describe the genocide and destruction suffered by our Palestinian people in Gaza at the hands of Israel's war machine, with no regard for the principles of international law," Abbas was quoted as saying. He further said that the Palestinian Authority could return to power in the Gaza Strip if a "comprehensive political solution" is found to end the decades-long conflict. "We will fully assume our responsibilities within the framework of a comprehensive political solution that includes all of the West Bank, including east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip," Abbas told Blinken, the news agency Wafa reported. The top US diplomat arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning (Nov 5) and travelled in a high-security convoy to the Ramallah headquarters of the Palestinian Authority. His unannounced visit came amid an upsurge of violence in the West Bank since the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas broke out. Blinken and Abbas "discussed efforts to restore calm and stability in the West Bank, including the need to stop extremist violence against Palestinians and hold those accountable responsible", said the State Department. "Secretary Blinken reiterated that the United States remains committed to advancing equal measures of dignity and security for Palestinians and Israelis alike," it said. On his recent visit to the Middle East, Blinken has advocated "humanitarian pauses" in Gaza to safeguard civilians and smoothen aid deliveries. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: Blinken makes surprise West Bank visit, meets Palestinian Authority President Abbas

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson on Sunday (Nov 5) visited Jerusalem, and&nbsp;met with British soldiers enlisted in the Israeli Army. The British leader, who was accompanied by former Australian PM Scott Morrison, also visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza, which was devastated in the terror attack by Hamas militants on October 7.

<h2>Johnson talks to troops</h2>

As per Reuters news agency, the British leader, during his conversation with the soldiers, expressed his support for the troops and said he disagreed with those trying to make a moral equivalence between what the Israeli soldiers are doing and what the Hamas militants are doing.

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<h2>Kibbutz Kfar Aza visit</h2>

Johnson, accompanied by former Australian PM Morrison, also paid a visit to Kibbutz Kfar Aza, the area which became the scene of devastation as Hamas militants launched their October 7 attack called Operation Al-Aqsa Floodgate.

The two leaders, along with Israeli soldiers and officials, also walked into some houses that were burned during the October 7 attacks.

Johnson, as reported by Reuters, said that he believed that the attacks, which killed over 1,400 Israelis, might suggest that the memory of the Holocaust is “starting to fade” but stressed that antisemitism "simply cannot be tolerated".

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<h2>Memory of the Holocaust 'starting to fade'</h2>

Later, talking to the press, Johnson said he believed that the attacks, which killed over 1,400 Israelis, might suggest that the memory of the Holocaust is "starting to fade". He also stressed that antisemitism "simply cannot be tolerated".

"There's been no single attack like this on the Jewish people since the Second World War, and that's a matter of record," said Johnson.

"I think that maybe because across the world, the memory and the lesson of that appalling crime, where six million died, the memory may be starting to fade. And it may be that what we're really seeing right now, in some of these marches and these demos, and the unthinking way people are talking about this issue, what we're starting to see perhaps, I hope this really isn't the case, we're seeing more and more evidence of antisemitism."

"In the end, that is something that simply cannot be tolerated, neither in my country nor anywhere else," he emphasised.

In the attack, as per Israeli estimates, around 1,400 people were killed, while more than 230 were taken hostage by the militants. These kidnapped individuals, which involve foreign nationals and around 30 children, remain with the Hamas, amid calls for their release. As of Sunday, more than 9,770 Palestinians have been killed in the war, said Gaza health officials.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson on Sunday (Nov 5) visited Jerusalem, and met with British soldiers enlisted in the Israeli Army. The British leader, who was accompanied by former Australian PM Scott Morrison, also visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza, which was devastated in the terror attack by Hamas militants on October 7.

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson on Sunday (Nov 5) visited Jerusalem, and met with British soldiers enlisted in the Israeli Army. The British leader, who was accompanied by former Australian PM Scott Morrison, also visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza, which was devastated in the terror attack by Hamas militants on October 7. Johnson talks to troops As per Reuters news agency, the British leader, during his conversation with the soldiers, expressed his support for the troops and said he disagreed with those trying to make a moral equivalence between what the Israeli soldiers are doing and what the Hamas militants are doing. Also read | USA's Blinken visits Turkey amid tensions over Israel-Hamas war, F-16 deal Kibbutz Kfar Aza visit Johnson, accompanied by former Australian PM Morrison, also paid a visit to Kibbutz Kfar Aza, the area which became the scene of devastation as Hamas militants launched their October 7 attack called Operation Al-Aqsa Floodgate. The two leaders, along with Israeli soldiers and officials, also walked into some houses that were burned during the October 7 attacks. Johnson, as reported by Reuters, said that he believed that the attacks, which killed over 1,400 Israelis, might suggest that the memory of the Holocaust is “starting to fade” but stressed that antisemitism "simply cannot be tolerated". Also read | Anti-Semitic crimes surge in France: Over 1,000 acts recorded since October 7 Hamas attack Memory of the Holocaust 'starting to fade' Later, talking to the press, Johnson said he believed that the attacks, which killed over 1,400 Israelis, might suggest that the memory of the Holocaust is "starting to fade". He also stressed that antisemitism "simply cannot be tolerated". "There's been no single attack like this on the Jewish people since the Second World War, and that's a matter of record," said Johnson. "I think that maybe because across the world, the memory and the lesson of that appalling crime, where six million died, the memory may be starting to fade. And it may be that what we're really seeing right now, in some of these marches and these demos, and the unthinking way people are talking about this issue, what we're starting to see perhaps, I hope this really isn't the case, we're seeing more and more evidence of antisemitism." "In the end, that is something that simply cannot be tolerated, neither in my country nor anywhere else," he emphasised. In the attack, as per Israeli estimates, around 1,400 people were killed, while more than 230 were taken hostage by the militants. These kidnapped individuals, which involve foreign nationals and around 30 children, remain with the Hamas, amid calls for their release. As of Sunday, more than 9,770 Palestinians have been killed in the war, said Gaza health officials. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel vs Hamas: Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson visits Kibbutz, says memory of Holocaust 'starting to fade'

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