Blinken urges Middle East to ease tensions amid conflict
cbsnews.com — August 5, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC
Summary: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Middle East parties to ease tensions amid fears of a regional war following the recent killings of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. He emphasized the need for a ceasefire in Gaza and diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation. Concurrently, U.S. military leaders met with Israeli officials to discuss defense cooperation as Hezbollah launched a drone attack on northern Israel, injuring two troops.
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