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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has visited Israel 11 times in the last one year. Blinken visits Israel whenever tensions rise in the region. Something similar has happened this time too. Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday and left for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday amid rising tensions with Iran and fears of an Israeli retaliatory attack.
US Secretary of State visited Israel 11 times
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on Wednesday that Israel needs to achieve lasting strategic success after its strategic victory against Hamas. He asked Israel to consider an agreement that would lead to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Loud sirens rang in Tel Aviv during Blinken's visit
During Blinken's visit to Israel on Wednesday, sirens sounded in downtown Tel Aviv and smoke was seen above the hotel where he was staying. The smoke reportedly came from a missile that was shot down by the IDF.
What did Blinken say about Iran?
He also gave a statement regarding the ongoing tension between Iran and Israel. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Israel's retaliatory attack on Iran should not increase tensions in the region. Blinken called for an end to the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Speaking to the media at the airport, he said that Israel has achieved most of its strategic goals in the Gaza issue. Now is the time to convert these successes into lasting strategic success.
Emphasis on ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon
The US has stepped up efforts for a ceasefire after Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli military operation in Gaza last week. However, after Blinken's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials on Tuesday, there were no positive signs of a ceasefire.