Chain of visits: In the coming days, senior American officials are expected to arrive in Israel and other countries in the region. First will be State Department adviser Derek Cholt, who leaves Washington on Wednesday. The State Department said Cholett would "reaffirm the United States' commitment to stand in solidarity with Israel and support its right to defend itself in accordance with international humanitarian law."
Prime Minister Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Blinken at the end of their meeting at the Kirya in Tel Aviv // Credit: Omer Meron / GPO
"Chollet will engage with partners and allies to continue our work to prevent the conflict from spreading to other parts of the region, help secure the release of all hostages, including U.S. citizens, and discuss efforts to assist U.S. citizens while ensuring the protection of U.S. citizens and expanding humanitarian aid to Gaza."
After the first stop in Israel, Cholet will continue to Jordan and Turkey, although there may be additional stops. Assistant Secretary of State for Middle East Affairs Barbara Leaf is also expected to arrive in Israel tomorrow with Chollett.
On Friday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will arrive in Israel, who is expected to meet with the country's top brass. It should be noted that the United States continues to back Israel's right to act against Hamas and rejects a ceasefire, in accordance with Israel's position. This is Blinken's third visit since the war began.
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