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Blinken to Visit Israel as US Ramps up Military Support for Fight Against Hamas

Blinken to Visit Israel as US Ramps up Military Support for Fight Against Hamas
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken listens while meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, on Sept. 18, 2023. Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo/
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Israel this week to coordinate with Israeli leadership on its ongoing war with the Hamas terrorist group.

Mr. Blinken and a team of diplomats are expected to leave the United States on Oct. 11 and arrive in Israel on Oct. 12.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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