Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv. The Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.
"The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv. The Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region."
The meeting focused on finalizing a ceasefire agreement aimed at releasing hostages, increasing humanitarian assistance, and creating conditions for broader regional stability.
"The Secretary reiterated the urgent need to finalize the ceasefire agreement that would release the hostages, allow a surge of humanitarian assistance, and create the conditions for broader regional stability," stated Patel.
