Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State: the killing of the Hamas leader should be used to conclude a truce in the Gaza Strip

Blinken “stressed the need to build on Israel's successful action in bringing Sinwar to justice to release all hostages and end the conflict in Gaza in a way that ensures the lasting security of both Israel and the Palestinians,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said after the talks.

He added that Blinken and Netanyahu also talked about Lebanonin which Israel fights with supported by Iran Hezbollah. Miller said efforts to reach a diplomatic solution consistent with the resolution were discussed UN of 2006 ending the previous war, which would enable civilians on both sides of the border to return home.

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“The conversation also touched upon the post-war future of the Gaza Strip, and Blinken emphasized the need to increase humanitarian aid for the region,” the State Department added.

“Blinken's meeting with Netanyahu lasted two and a half hours and took place in a friendly and constructive atmosphere,” the Israeli prime minister's office said. It added, “Netanyahu said that Sinwar's death could have a positive impact on the release of the hostages and the achievement of all Israel's war goals.” “During the conversation, the issue of the threat posed by Iran to both countries and the need for both countries to join forces to oppose it was also raised,” the Israeli statement noted, also noting that Netanyahu “thanked the US for its support in the fight against the axis of evil and Iranian terrorism.” .

Blinken also plans to talk with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The US foreign minister will then travel to Jordan and Qatar. Blinken's visit to the Middle East is part of the effort USA to end the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

The situation in the Middle East is the most tense in years. A year ago, Hamas attacked Israel, which started the bloody war in the Gaza Strip that continues to this day. The US has been trying to adopt a ceasefire for months, but talks on this matter have stalled. On Wednesday, September 16, Israeli soldiers killed Sinwar, reinvigorating efforts to end the war. At the same time, Israel is fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon, conducting intensified airstrikes there for a month and a ground operation there for three weeks. On September 1, Israel was fired by Iran with a series of ballistic missiles, and it will most likely respond to this attack.