Blinken: No double standard on Israel and human rights

• Published date: 22 April 2024
• Author: HANNAH SARISOHN
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

"As this report makes clear, as we're looking at human rights and the condition of human rights around the world, we apply the same standard to everyone," Blinken said. "And that doesn't change whether the country in question is an adversary, a competitor, a friend or an ally."

Blinken said the Department will have "more to say" about Israel's adherence to the Leahy law in the coming days.

"We are watching this very, very carfeully"

According to reporting from the Post, it was anticipated that Blinken was going to announce sanctions against the Netzah Yehuda battalion which operates in the West Bank.

Blinken said the...