US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Wednesday to meet with senior Israeli officials and express US condolences and support for Israel's right to self-defense. He also spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog to convey the same message. Blinken is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Kirya, the headquarters of Israel's defense ministry. The two officials, along with their aides, are expected to discuss the ongoing situation in the north and south of the country. Additionally, Blinken confirmed that at least 25 US citizens were killed in Hamas attacks on Israel. Following Blinken's visit, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is also expected to travel to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israeli defense officials to discuss the situation.
Following visit by Sec State Blinken, Defense Sec Austin to visit Israel tomorrow, meet PM Netanyahu. https://t.co/habg2f7i3C
U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin is expected to Travel to Israel tomorrow where he will reportedly Meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Officials to discuss the ongoing Situation in the North and South of the Country. https://t.co/D8Ms4PjUky
US Secretary Antony Blinken meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu https://t.co/mallvk6csl https://t.co/msdJCzXxSJ
๐บ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ฑ @SecBlinken arrives in Israel https://t.co/zqTv4NH8XJ https://t.co/recyZswsZL
Blinken in Israel: - Tells Netanyahu: "I come here as a Jew, U.S. has your back" - Confirms at least 25 U.S. citizens killed in Hamas attacks on Israel - Holding press availability from Tel Aviv at 11:05 DC time https://t.co/LVz98aO8Wv
U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken arrives at the Kirya to meet the cabinet #Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐บ๐ธ
US Secretary of State Blinken met with Prime Minister Netanyahu: "We are here, and we are not going anywhere" https://t.co/HFAAtz3cLb
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken @SecBlinken is now meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, in the Kirya, the headquarters of Israelโs defense ministry. The two officials are accompanied by aides in the meeting. https://t.co/qd3DC3krb1
Blinken to visit Israel to meet with officials in show of support after Hamas attack https://t.co/aLE0QSobfC
Blinken lands in Israel on Wednesday to meet senior Israeli officials and reiterate U.S. condolences and its support for Israel's right to self-defense He spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog earlier today relaying the same points https://t.co/sk30jA37Uv
Blinken to visit Israel this week https://t.co/1CJT8Pdg1T