In Tel Aviv [Israel], US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday (local time), stressed the importance of avoiding further escalation of the conflict, as the Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have increased further. the conflict in the Middle East.
Secretary Blinken discussed ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and also discussed efforts to advance security, governance, and reconstruction in Gaza during a post-conflict period.
"Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant today. They discussed ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza that ensures the release of all hostages and alleviates the suffering of the Palestinian people," said US State Department spokesman Mathew. Miller said in a statement.
Furthermore, he emphasized the need to take additional measures to protect humanitarian workers in Gaza and provide assistance throughout Gaza in full coordination with the United Nations.
Blinken updated Gallant on ongoing diplomatic efforts to promote security, governance and reconstruction in Gaza during a post-conflict period and emphasized the importance of that work to Israel's security.
He also stressed the importance of avoiding further escalation of the conflict and reaching a diplomatic resolution that allows Israeli and Lebanese families to return to their homes. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the United States' strong commitment to Israel's security, the statement added.
Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have risen sharply since Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7 and Israel's subsequent military campaign in Gaza. The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has been firing missiles, mortars and drones at Israel, and Israel has returned that fire, CNN reported.
Tens of thousands of people on both sides of the mountainous border have fled as concerns intensify about the possible outbreak of another full-blown war.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel is willing to pause the ongoing fighting in exchange for a partial deal for the return of hostages in Gaza, but that "the war will not end" until Hamas be destroyed, according to The Times of Israel.
Netanyahu added that as Israel prepares for a possible all-out war with Lebanon's Hezbollah, which has been stepping up its cross-border attacks against Israel, the intense battle phase in the Gaza Strip is also coming to an end.
Secretary Blinken discussed ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and also discussed efforts to advance security, governance, and reconstruction in Gaza during a post-conflict period.
"Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant today. They discussed ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza that ensures the release of all hostages and alleviates the suffering of the Palestinian people," said US State Department spokesman Mathew. Miller said in a statement.
Furthermore, he emphasized the need to take additional measures to protect humanitarian workers in Gaza and provide assistance throughout Gaza in full coordination with the United Nations.
Blinken updated Gallant on ongoing diplomatic efforts to promote security, governance and reconstruction in Gaza during a post-conflict period and emphasized the importance of that work to Israel's security.
He also stressed the importance of avoiding further escalation of the conflict and reaching a diplomatic resolution that allows Israeli and Lebanese families to return to their homes. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the United States' strong commitment to Israel's security, the statement added.
Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have risen sharply since Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7 and Israel's subsequent military campaign in Gaza. The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has been firing missiles, mortars and drones at Israel, and Israel has returned that fire, CNN reported.
Tens of thousands of people on both sides of the mountainous border have fled as concerns intensify about the possible outbreak of another full-blown war.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel is willing to pause the ongoing fighting in exchange for a partial deal for the return of hostages in Gaza, but that "the war will not end" until Hamas be destroyed, according to The Times of Israel.
Netanyahu added that as Israel prepares for a possible all-out war with Lebanon's Hezbollah, which has been stepping up its cross-border attacks against Israel, the intense battle phase in the Gaza Strip is also coming to an end.
