Blinken Due in Israel Again as Lebanon Border Clashes Surge

Top US diplomat has been on a hectic tour of Mideast capitals
US spoke to Iran via back-channel against escalating conflict

WATCH: Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israelis understand they’re “fighting for our home” after last weekend’s attack and vowed to use “unprecedented” force against Hamas. Oliver Crook reports.Source: Bloomberg

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By Iain Marlow and Dana Khraiche

October 15, 2023 at 12:04 PM UTC

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October 15, 2023 at 5:35 PM UTC

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make an unscheduled return to Israel on Monday following talks with Arab officials, as increasing attacks from Iran-backed Hezbollah open up a second front on Israel’s northern border.