Blinken's Diplomatic Efforts in Gaza Crisis: Uniting Arab Allies for Cease-Fire

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara to discuss ways to alleviate the humanitarian toll of the Israel-Hamas war and increase aid to Gaza. Blinken stated that the US was working aggressively to expand humanitarian assistance and engage with Israel to minimize civilian casualties. He emphasized the importance of a pause in the conflict to ensure aid reaches civilians. Blinken did not meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.