Israel-Hamas war: Antony Blinken visits Tel Aviv, meets Benjamin Netanyahu

Updated : Oct 12, 2023 17:03
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AP

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv soon after landing in the country amid a war between Israel and Palestine. 

US has expressed solidarty with Israel after the attack by Hamas on October 7. 

Blinken, who under unusually tight security with guards in camouflaged military gear, was received at the airport by Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.

In comments made before departing to Israel, Blinken stressed Washington's support to Israel.

"The United States has Israel's back. We have their back today, tomorrow -- we will have it every day," Blinken told reporters. "We're determined to make sure Israel gets everything it needs to defend itself."

(with AFP inputs)

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