Blinken vows continued US support for Israel despite new right-wing government

Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at the J Street National Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that the US will not shrink from its unwavering support for Israel despite stark differences with prime minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu.

Joe Biden’s administration also has reservations about potential members of Mr Netanyahu’s incoming right-wing government.