Blinken meets Netanyahu, tells him: 'We're here, we're not going anywhere'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the IDF Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv.

As the two shook hands solemnly, Blinken said quietly, "Good to see you. I’m sorry it’s under these circumstances."

"We’re here, we’re not going anywhere," promised Blinken.

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The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, arrived in Israel, Report informs, citing the Israeli press.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken left for Israel.

Report informs with reference to Reuters that he will hold a number of meetings with Israeli and Palestinian officials.

The situation in the region will be the main topic of discussion at the meetings.