Antony Blinken
Blinken told a group of American Jewish leaders that a major conflict between Jerusalem and Tehran was not in the interests of the United States.
The U.S. secretary of state also told Israel not to make mistakes anymore and to enact changes “quickly” and sustainably “over time.”
The Yesh Atid Party leader told reporters outside the U.S. State Department that in his opinion, an exchange with Hamas terrorists is difficult but “doable.”
Secretary of State Blinken “underscored the U.S. commitment to the realization of the creation of an independent Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel.”
In his meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken “underscored that alternatives exist” to an IDF ground invasion of Rafah.
The Israeli prime minister and the U.S. secretary of state met in Tel Aviv to discuss the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
Sources say while “important” progress made during talks this week, there is still a “long and difficult road ahead.”
The American diplomat spoke with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about recognizing the Jewish state.
“The gaps are narrowing,” according to the top U.S. diplomat in Israel.
The U.S. diplomat will discuss efforts to reach an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
An Israeli delegation is in Doha for talks on freeing the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
The top American diplomat also noted the importance of Israel defending its borders and dealing with the threat posed by Hamas.
