Confusion took over social media Sunday after Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly called for a 'cease-fire' following Hamas' attacks on Israel.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took to social media Sunday regarding Hamas' deadly strikes on Israel, but one post was taken down following some online backlash. 'Turkish Foreign Minister @HakanFidan and I spoke further on Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel. I encouraged Türkiye’s advocacy for a cease-fire and the release of all hostages held by Hamas immediately,' read Blinken’s post on X, formerly Twitter, according to the New York Post.
Anyone demanding Israel not ‘escalate’ or calling for a ‘cease-fire’ is either out of touch with this unfortunate reality or sympathizes with Hamas,' Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., tweeted. 'It seems that US Secretary of State #Blinken deleted yesterday’s tweet where he ‘encouraged’ Hamas-supporting Turkey arranging a cease-fire between Hamas and Israel. Are there any actual adults in charge in Foggy Bottom? #IsraelUnderAttack,' retired U.S. diplomat Alberto Miguel Fernandez said.
Israeli media is reporting Monday that at least 800 Israelis have been killed, while the Palestinian Ministry of Health is reporting more than 550 deaths in the Gaza Strip. Fox News' Greg Norman contributed to this report.
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