Blinken's Middle East Diplomacy: Meetings, Calls for Protection, and Condemnation of Hamas

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held discussions in Doha regarding the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Al Thani condemned the targeting of civilians and called for an immediate ceasefire, the release of prisoners, and the opening of humanitarian corridors. Blinken expressed support for Israel's right to defend itself while urging the Israeli government to take precautions to avoid harming civilians. Both leaders emphasized the need for de-escalation and the provision of humanitarian aid to those affected by the conflict.