In his latest speech, a protest against 'Zionism' directed at Blinken: Why did you allow this genocide?

In his latest speech, a protest against 'Zionism' directed at Blinken: Why did you allow this genocide?

16.01.2025 21:21

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced protests once again during his final speech in office. While discussing the ceasefire in Gaza, a journalist shouted, "Why did you allow this genocide to happen? How does it feel to have your legacy be genocide?" The journalist was then forcibly removed from the room.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced backlash from some journalists during his final press conference at the department while discussing Gaza.

"DID YOU SACRIFICE A RULE-BASED ORDER FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO ZIONISM?"

U.S. journalist Max Blumenthal interrupted Blinken's speech, saying, "300 journalists in Gaza became targets of your bombs. We had an agreement in May, we all knew that. Tony, you did not stop the flow of bombs. Why did you sacrifice a rule-based order for your commitment to Zionism?"

Protest against 'Zionism' during Blinken's final speech

"YOU LINKED JUDAISM TO FASCISM"

As Blumenthal was being removed from the hall by officials, he continued his protest, saying, "Why did you allow my friends to be slaughtered? There was a ceasefire agreement in May. You associated Judaism with fascism and supported the destruction of our religion. Why did you allow this genocide to happen? How does it feel to have a legacy of genocide?"

Protest against 'Zionism' during Blinken's final speech

"REMOVED FROM THE HALL BY 3 POLICE OFFICERS"

Continuing his speech, Blinken was protested again by another journalist regarding the U.S. support for the genocide in Gaza. American journalist Sam Husseini was forcibly removed from his seat by three police officers and taken out of the hall after his protest.

Protest against 'Zionism' during Blinken's final speech

"YOU ARE GUILTY"

The American journalist's words were captured on camera as he was being removed from the hall live: "Get your hands off me, get your hands off me. I was sitting here quietly, but now I am being forcibly held by two or three people. And you talk about press freedom. You are hurting me, you are harming me. The international community, from the International Criminal Court to everyone, has said that you are committing genocide and discrimination. You are guilty. Why are you not in The Hague?"

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