Blinken seeks common front in Israel

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 17, 2023 12:08 am

AMMAN: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Israel on Monday after talks in six Arab states, hoping to coordinate efforts against Hamas while finding ways to alleviate Gaza's looming humanitarian crisis.

Four days after he paid a lightning visit to Tel Aviv to show solidarity, Blinken was expected to meet Israeli leaders in Jerusalem as the Jewish state's forces prepares a major ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

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