US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on Israel to capitalize on its military achievements in Gaza and transform them into lasting strategic success. Blinken emphasized the need for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to provide humanitarian aid to the people in the region.
During a press briefing in Tel Aviv before his departure to Saudi Arabia, Blinken stated that Israel had largely achieved its strategic goals in Gaza by significantly degrading Hamas' military capabilities. He expressed optimism that this could pave the way for a sustainable resolution to the conflict.