Blinken in Middle East for difficult conversations

The US is Israel‘s best friend, but today they will have difficult discussions.

For weeks, Washington has been asking Israel to stop their attack on Hamas in Gaza. The attack has killed many civilians and caused a lot of damage and a big problem for people’s well-being.

Israel’s military is trying to focus more on specific targets in its attacks, but many people have still been killed in its recent bombing of central and southern Gaza.

In answer to some ministers saying Palestinians should go somewhere else, Blinken will say that people from Gaza who had to leave should be able to go back to their homes.

However, there are reports that Israel may connect this to a new agreement to free its hostages who are being held by Hamas.

Blinken will also push for a clear plan for what should happen after the war in Gaza, and for more work to stop the war from spreading.

Yesterday, Israel reportedly killed a high-ranking commander of the Lebanese armed group, Hezbollah, in southern Lebanon, showing that the conflict is spreading.