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Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Middle East this weekend for the fourth time since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in October as once-abated fears about a regional conflagration are surging with attacks and assassinations in the Red Sea, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq

US Secretary of State Blinken to visit nine countries as Israel’s war on Gaza widens to Lebanon.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head Thursday to the Middle East as fears mount that Israel's war in Gaza will spread across the region, following deadly blasts in Iran and the killing of a Hamas leader in Lebanon.

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday outlined Israel's plans for the next stage of its war in Gaza, with a new, more targeted approach in the northern section of the enclave and continued pursuit of Hamas leaders in the south. Earlier, thousands of Hamas supporters attended the funeral of deputy…

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will leave Thursday on his fourth crisis trip to the Middle East, an official said, as fears mount that the Israel-Hamas conflict will spiral into a regional war.

Amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East, we delve into the latest developments, including drone strikes, political dynamics, and domestic setbacks.