State Secretary Antony Blinken Said U.S. Set to Give Israel Means to Defend Itself
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, during a joint press conference with UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, at Downing Street on May 3, 2021 in London, England. This is the first visit to the UK by US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, since his appointment by US President, Joe Biden. Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images

Antony Blinken, Secretary of the State, has said that the U.S. government through the Biden administration will be committed to providing Israel the means it needs to defend its nation.

Earlier, U.S. President Joe Biden said that Palestinians and Israelis have the right to live safely and securely.

Blinken reiterated Biden's sentiment, particularly when it comes to rocket attacks against civilians, according to an Aljazeera report.

Blinken said that any country would respond to the situation, adding that they are committed to Israel's defense.

The State Secretary also mentioned that army sale, which will be in full consultation with Congress.

Blinken also said that Israel has launched around 2,000 attacks in Gaza, while Hamas from Gaza had launched more than 3,000 attacks into Israel.

The State official also said that they want to de-escalate the situation and the overall violence to stop, according to The Times of Israel report.

Israel-Palestine Cease-fire

Both groups have agreed to a mutual cease-fire after more than 10 days of launching attacks against one another.

Both sides are also claiming victory over the matter, which raises questions such as who really won and what it means.

Thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and an area in the West Bank had celebrated on the streets and flashing "V" sign for victory, according to another Aljazeera report.

Meanwhile, Palestinian foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki said there are no guarantees that the ceasefire between the two sides would hold.

Al-Maliki said this is because Israel proclaims that the cease-fire is unilateral and had taken the decision on their own.

He added that Egypt, Qatar, and United Nations have played a key role in orchestrating the truce.

However, tensions are still high, with both sides watching developments on the cease-fire, according to The New York Times report.

The underlying causes of the conflict are still left with no response such as the dispute over land rights in Jerusalem and West Bank, religious tensions in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Meanwhile, Gaza remains in blockade by Israel and Egypt.

Biden Administration

Meanwhile, Biden on Thursday said that his administration will continue his quiet and relentless diplomacy between the two parties.

Biden said that he believes the U.S. has a genuine opportunity to make progress, stating his commitment to it.

Biden earlier had discussions with Egypt, the Palestinian National Authority, and other Middle Eastern countries regarding the truce.

Biden had specifically mentioned Egypt's president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi work on the diplomacy leading to a cease-fire, according to a La Prensa Latina report

Biden had been under pressure from members of the Democratic party. The president had also told Netanyahu that he expected a de-escalation today on the path to a cease-fire.

The conflict that lasted for 11 days has led to the deaths of 232 Palestinians, which include 65 minors. On top of the death toll, 1,900 were injured.

Meanwhile, 12 people have died in Israel, with minors included in the death toll. More than 340 were reported to have been injured during the exchange of attacks.

WATCH: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Israelis, Palestinians to 'de-escalate' -from Reuters