Reaction. We will always be there by your side, the words of Antony Blinken as he reaffirms americas support to israel but one precautions need to be taken to avoid harming civilians of every nationality. He said he will send defence support after meeting israels Prime Minister during a visit to tel aviv. Media has said the number of those killed since the attacks by the Palestinian Militant Group hamas has risen to 1300. Western governments have designated hamas as a terrorist organisation. 25 americans are known to have died. It comes as air strikes in gaza have continued with the Health Ministry there saying more than 1300 people have been killed. Israel says the siege on gaza would not end until hostages are released. The International Committee of the red cross has warned Hospital Generators could run out of fuel after the only Power Station in gaza run out of fuel. Antony blinken is due to meet palestinian leaders on friday where he will push diplomatic efforts to end the fightin
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