Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday. They discussed the importance of ending the war in Gaza, bringing all the hostages home, and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people. On Lebanon, they reaffirmed the need for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict that allows Lebanese and Israeli civilians on both sides of the Blue Line to safely return home. They also discussed the growing humanitarian needs in Lebanon, with the Secretary highlighting the $157 million in humanitarian assistance the U.S. recently announced.