U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday, marking the first stop of a broader Middle East tour aimed at restarting Gaza ceasefire talks and shaping discussions on the future of the region following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
His trip comes at a critical moment as the Israeli military ramps up its campaign in Gaza and Lebanon against Hezbollah. This is Blinken’s eleventh visit to the region since the October 7 Hamas attack that triggered the Gaza war, but hopes for a significant breakthrough ahead of the upcoming U.S. election remain slim.
In recent discussions, Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Israeli officials to take concrete actions to ease the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, warning of possible implications for U.S. military aid if the situation worsens.
Apart from the Gaza situation, Blinken’s agenda also includes talks with Israeli and Arab officials on how to diplomatically resolve tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Experts believe that significant progress between Hamas and Israel is unlikely before the November 5 U.S. presidential election, as both sides remain entrenched in their positions. Aaron David Miller from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace doubts that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will achieve a breakthrough during his Middle East trip, especially with Netanyahu showing no urgency to end the conflict.
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