Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Minister Gantz

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Israeli Minister Benny Gantz today. The Secretary underscored the United States' commitment to Israel's security and discussed measures to increase life-saving humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the need for an immediate ceasefire that secures the release of hostages, and additional steps to minimize harm to civilians.

Secretary Blinken and Minister Gantz also discussed efforts to ensure the conflict in Gaza does not spread.