Blinken Heads to Middle East As Risk of Broader Conflict Grows

State Department - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Middle East late Thursday amid intense diplomatic efforts to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, amid increasing international pressure on Israel to reduce civilian casualties among Palestinians.

Blinken's fourth visit to the Middle East since October 7 comes as Israel's war with Hamas militants approache