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US Secretary of State Blinken Meets with Israeli Minister, No Change in Military Assistance

Nov 12, 2024, 06:24 PM

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer in Washington on Monday to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Blinken emphasized the importance of improving conditions in Gaza and acknowledged efforts by the Israeli government, including those facilitated by the IDF and COGAT, to open more aid crossings. Despite these efforts, Blinken announced that there will be no change to US military assistance to Israel at this time, according to the State Department and Axios. This decision follows a deadline given by the US regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza.