Reuters VideosSTORY: BLINKEN: “This is a conflict that could easily metastasize.”U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is touring the Middle East amid heightened fears that Israel’s offensive in Gaza will spark conflicts among the broader region.On Sunday (January 7), Blinken assured Arab leaders that Washington opposes the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and the occupied West Bank. This is an unfriendly visit. BLINKEN: "We continue to raise with Israel the need to do everything possible to facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza and I will do so when I'm there again later this week. "Washington wants Israel’s Arab neighbors to play a role in reconstruction, governance and security in Gaza…in expectation that Israel’s assault – which Palestinian officials say has killed over 22,000 Palestinians by Saturday - will eliminate Hamas.

Source: Wall Street Journal January 07, 2024 19:03 UTC