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American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived today (Monday) for a visit to Israel and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his office in Jerusalem.
Upon his arrival in Israel, Blinken called for a calm in the security situation: "All parties should act to restore calm and stop the violence and escalation that resulted in the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives."
Blinken landed in Israel after a visit to Egypt, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen welcomed him in Israel.
Blinken first met with Netanyahu in an extended meeting and later privately.
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"Stop the violence and escalation."
Blinken (Photo: Reuters)
On Thursday, US Assistant Secretary of State for Middle East Affairs Barbara Leaf said at a press briefing that the secretary is expected to discuss the administration's plan for the justice system.
"This issue has sparked a lively discussion in Israeli society and this is indicative of a vibrant democracy. Blinken would like to hear both from inside the Israeli government and from outside the government what they think about this program," she said.
About a week and a half ago, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visited Israel and met with President Herzog and Netanyahu.
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