Blinken on Eid al-Fitr: Our thoughts are with the plight of Palestinians in Gaza

(Patria) - In a statement on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlights the difficult situation of Palestinians in the West Bank, along with Muslims suffering in some of the world's worst conflicts.

"Our thoughts are with the plight of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, civilians in Syria, women suffering under the Taliban in Afghanistan, Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China, Rohingya in Burma and Bangladesh, and far too many others," Blinken said.

The decision to mention Palestinians in the West Bank alongside those suffering war crimes and genocide underscores the seriousness with which the Biden administration views the Palestinian plight in the West Bank, where they live under Israeli occupation.

"Too many have lost loved ones in the past year, and many are worried today about the safety and security of their families. I hope this year's Eid al-Fitr marks a moment on the path toward forthcoming, freer, and more peaceful times," Blinken says.

He emphasized that the United States is committed to advocating for human rights around the world, providing humanitarian assistance where it is desperately needed, and working to establish lasting peace.