Blinken: US looking at what can be done to protect Gaza civilians
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that efforts are being made by the United States and its allies to safeguard civilians in Gaza amidst the ongoing military campaign by Israel.
- Diplomacy
- Reuters
- Published Date: 11:01 | 06 January 2024
- Modified Date: 11:01 | 06 January 2024
The United States is working with its allies to see what can be done to protect civilians in Gaza as Israel's military campaign continues, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday.
Blinken, on a week-long tour of the region, also told reporters in Greece that he wanted to make sure countries in the region were using existing relationships to ensure the conflict does not escalate.
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