"Blinken's Middle East Diplomacy Targets Ceasefire and Regional Stability Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Voice of America - VOA News
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East, meeting with leaders in Jordan, Qatar, Turkey, Greece, and other nations to address the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Despite calls for a ceasefire, the U.S. supports Israel's military campaign, which aims to neutralize Hamas's control over Gaza. Blinken's discussions focus on curbing civilian casualties, increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza, and preventing regional spillover of the conflict. The U.S. opposes the forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza and is working on a postwar strategy that excludes Hamas from future governance.