Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli President Herzog

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv. The Secretary and President discussed ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. The Secretary reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security. They discussed efforts to promote a diplomatic resolution along the Blue Line that will allow civilians on both sides of the border to return to their homes. The Secretary noted the imperative to restore sustained humanitarian aid to Gaza and reiterated the importance of ending the war in a way that secures the release of hostages and creates the conditions for broader regional stability.