U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: The Israelis underwent dehumanization on 7.10, this does not give them the right to do this to others.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a groundbreaking announcement at a press conference in Israel today, proposing a radically new humanitarian standard that marks a departure from the United States' traditional war doctrine.

Blinken emphatically stated, "The Israelis faced dehumanization on October 7th; this does not grant them the right to do this to others."

This statement highlighting a principle that is both commendable and absolutely correct. However, despite the fact that what Israel is doing in Gaza is far from being perfect -

We have not seen Israeli soldiers committing atrocities such as raping girls, beheading infants, or murdering parents in front of their children and kids in front of their mothers. However, for the purpose of this article, let's assume that Blinken is not lying and that Israel is indeed perpetrating in Gaza the horrendous dehumanization it experienced on October 7th.

If Blinken's announcement indicates a real change in policy, with the United States adopting new standards and leading by example to prevent harm to millions of innocent lives—a stark contrast to its actions in numerous past conflicts—this shift towards a more humane military engagement strategy is indeed a welcome development for the entire world.

On the other hand, if Blinken's remarks are simply advising other nations to adhere to humanitarian standards that the United States itself has consistently violated without any intention of changing its own practices, then this isn't news—it's hypocrisy.

Leadership is by example, not by double standards.