Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Ministers Eisenkot and Gantz

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Israeli Minister Gadi Eisenkot and Minister Benny Gantz in Tel Aviv.  The Secretary and Ministers Eisenkot and Gantz reviewed the latest efforts to facilitate the safe return of all remaining hostages, increase levels of humanitarian assistance, and prevent the conflict from expanding. Secretary Blinken stressed the need to take all possible steps to protect civilians as Israel works to ensure the attacks of October 7 are never repeated.  Secretary Blinken also discussed the United States’ vision for a more durable peace and security for Israel fully integrated within the region and the establishment of a Palestinian state with Israel’s security guaranteed.