U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on his third trip to the Middle East, landing in Tel Aviv with a mission to extend the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas militants and to escalate humanitarian aid to the beleaguered Gaza Strip, APA reports citing BNN Network.
Blinken’s diplomatic maneuvers continue to focus on securing the release of hostages. Beyond the immediate crisis,
He also plans to discuss the future of Gaza post-conflict and to participate in efforts to lay the groundwork for lasting peace in the region.