Blinken to travel to Qatar, discuss Israel-Hamas conflict developments with PM
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference, in Tel Aviv, Israel October 12, 2023. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will arrive in Qatar on Friday to discuss with its prime minister developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict, ways to de-escalate it and the protection of civilians, the Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson said.
Earlier on Thursday, a senior U.S. official said that Blinken would travel to Qatar to meet with senior officials in the Gulf Arab state. REUTERS
