Antony Blinken: “We've been very focused on trying to put in place what's necessary for a multinational force, including finding a lead…”

If Israel launches a major military operation into Rafah then there are systems we are not going to be supporting and supplying for that operation.

The need for U.S. global leadership--and cooperation with allies and partners--has never been greater.

In the Middle East, we're standing with Israel in its efforts to ensure what happened on October 7th never happens again.

We assess that Hamas has recruited almost as many new militants as it has lost. That is a recipe for an enduring insurgency and perpetual war.