Israel Latest: Blinken Works on Gaza Aid as Biden Set to Visit
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President Joe Biden is set to travel to Israel in a show of solidarity for the US ally after it was attacked by Hamas, while his administration’s top diplomat is working on a plan to get aid to Gaza without it falling into the hands of the militant group.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Biden would discuss the idea when he arrives in Israel on Wednesday, after holding about nine hours of talks with Israeli officials to help pave the way for the president’s trip. Israel’s defense minister meanwhile told Washington to expect a “long war” against the militant group.