U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Friday, congratulating him on his appointment and reaffirming America’s unwavering commitment to Israel’s security, the State Department said.
Blinken commended Israel’s recent steps to increase the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including food, medicine and other essential supplies, and called for additional measures to accelerate and sustain lifesaving assistance. He also stressed the urgency of ending the war in Gaza, securing the release of all hostages and achieving lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.
The two leaders also discussed the situation in Lebanon, underscoring the need for a diplomatic resolution that would allow Israeli and Lebanese civilians displaced by the war to return to their homes.