"Blinken's Middle East Crisis Diplomacy Amid Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Tensions"

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to the Middle East following a U.S. strike in Baghdad and the killing of a Hamas leader, amid escalating tensions that could lead to a wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Over 20,000 casualties have been reported in the Gaza Strip due to the ongoing war with Hamas, which has also seen the release of over 100 hostages. A Washington Post video analysis revealed how Hamas executed a deadly attack on Israel, exploiting the country's security technology. The situation has also impacted financial markets, with stock traders profiting from the conflict.