Blinken seeks to contain Israel-Hamas war; meets with Middle East leaders

The U.S. secretary of state held firm to the U.S. position that a cease-fire would harm Israel's right and obligation to defend its citizens after the surprise attack by Hamas militants on Oct. 7.

Blinken seeks to contain Israel-Hamas war; meets with Middle East leaders
The U.S. secretary of state held firm to the U.S. position that a cease-fire would harm Israel's right and obligation to defend its citizens after the surprise attack by Hamas militants on Oct. 7.