US Secretary of State Blinken Meets with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant at Kerem Shalom Border Crossing

US Secretary of State Blinken and Israeli Defense Minister Gallant met at the Kerem Shalom Border Crossing. Details about the discussions between the officials of the two countries.

US Secretary of State Blinken Meets with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant at Kerem Shalom Border Crossing
Publish: 01.05.2024
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel for the seventh time since the attacks on Gaza began on October 7. Secretary Blinken met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and visited the Kerem Shalom border crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip.

Blinken and Gallant later held a meeting with Israeli Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi. Efforts to return Israeli hostages and Israel’s military operation in Gaza were discussed during the meeting.

  • Yoav Gallant: ‘We are determined to take every step to return our hostages to their homes. This is ethically right and morally right step. At the same time, the army is ready to perform any operational duty in the Gaza region.’