US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed the United States' commitment to preventing a wider conflict in the Middle East. Blinken stated that the US is actively engaging in efforts to deter escalation and promote diplomacy in the region.
During a gathering of Asian leaders in Laos, Blinken highlighted the importance of addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza. He expressed concern over the inadequacy of assistance reaching the people in the besieged Palestinian enclave and emphasized the US's direct engagement with Israel to address these urgent needs.
