Posted 1/4/2024, 8:24:00 PM
Biden's Top Diplomat Seeks to Ease Mideast Tensions
- Blinken embarking on trip to Middle East as tensions escalate between Israel and Hamas
- Visiting Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, West Bank
- Focus on protecting civilians, increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza, securing hostage releases
- Discussing with allies how to de-escalate conflict and reduce tensions in region
- Trip seen as test of US influence and ability to lower temperatures amid potential for wider conflict