US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a one-on-one meeting with war cabinet minister Benny Gantz after his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a spokesman for the minister says.
Gantz expressed his appreciation for the continued support Israel has received from the US and for its commitment to Israel’s security, the statement says.
The two discussed Israel’s planned operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which the US is opposed to and which Israel has said is necessary in order to dethrone Hamas.
Gantz reassured Blinken that Israel will continue to enable humanitarian solutions to aid civilians in Gaza, his office adds.
Blinken’s meeting with Netanyahu lasted for about 40 minutes, and the talks focused on ensuring that more aid flows into Gaza. The two also discussed the contentious plans for Rafah.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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