Blinken reiterated that the U.S. does not seek escalation and will continue to support Israel’s defense
WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed Iran’s attack on Israel in separate calls with Jordanian, Saudi Arabian, Egyptian and Turkish counterparts on Sunday, the State Department said.
Blinken reiterated that the U.S. does not seek escalation and will continue to support Israel’s defense.
In his call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, he also discussed the need to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, protect Palestinian civilians and achieve an immediate ceasefire that secures the release of all hostages, the State Department said in a series of statements.
Source: Zawya
