Blinken we’ll discuss with regional leaders stress the importance of ending the war in Gaza, ways to draw post-conflict plan for the Palestinian enclave, as well as ways to achieve a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Israel and HezbollahThis is stated in a statement from the State Department.

The senior diplomat’s trip will begin Israel, indicated the State Department, but He did not indicate the remaining exact destinations.

“Throughout the region, the secretary Blinken will discuss the importance of ending the war in Gaza, provide release of all hostages and alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.” This is stated in a statement from the State Department.

He will continue negotiations on post-conflict planning and emphasize the need to forge a new path that will allow Palestinians to rebuild their lives.

President of the United StatesJoe Bidenvice president Kamala HarrisDemocratic candidate in the November 5 presidential election and several other Western leaders They said that everyone would like The war in Gaza, which has been going on for a year, will end. after Israel killed Sinwar last weekorganizer of the terrorist attack on October 7.

But the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu already said that the war will continue and analysts say you may prefer wait until Biden’s term ends, this will end in January and take a chance on choosing the next president, be it Harris or her Republican rival Donald Trumpwith whom Netanyahu maintains close ties.

Blinken also emphasize that they should more food, medicine and other humanitarian aid will be delivered to civilians in the Gaza Strip, according to the State Department.

Israel stepped up its military campaign in the Gaza Strip in recent days. As the fighting continues, Health authorities reported shortages of food, fuel and medicine. to treat patients in three hospitals that continue to operate partially in the area.

The Hamas attack on October 7 killed about 1,200 people. and others 253 people were taken to Gaza as hostagesAccording to Israeli estimates. The later Israel’s war has devastated the Gaza Strip and killed more than 42,500 Palestinians. and it is believed that others Under the rubble lie 10 thousand unaccounted for dead, withAccording to Gaza health authorities.

(Reuters)