Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to urge Palestinians and Israelis to de-escalate tensions after a rapid rise in violence in recent days as he travels to Jerusalem
CAIRO—U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to urge Palestinians and Israelis to de-escalate tensions after a“There is no question that this is a very difficult moment,” Mr.
Blinken said in Cairo during a visit that was partly overshadowed by concerns in nearby Israel. “We will be encouraging the parties to take steps to calm things down, to de-escalate tensions.”
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