The US Secretary of State of State departs for a trip to the Middle East that includes stops in Israel, the West Bank, Morocco, and Algeria.
“Looking forward to connecting with old friends and deepening ties as we work to build on our wide-ranging partnerships,” he writes on Twitter.
While in Israel, Blinken will meet with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, Defense Minister Benny Gantz, and President Isaac Herzog.
“The secretary will underscore the unwavering U.S. commitment to Israel’s security, discuss the challenges posed by Iran, and engage on Israeli-Palestinian issues,” a statement from the State Department says.
The top US diplomat will also take part in the “Negev Summit” with Lapid and their counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Bahrain and Egypt.
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