Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to discuss issues of mutual interest, including efforts to advance Israel’s integration into the region and countering Iran’s destabilizing behavior. Secretary Blinken conveyed concern over the recent escalation of violence, which has directly affected U.S. citizens in the West Bank, and underscored the need for all parties to work to further de-escalate the situation. The Secretary expressed condolences for the recent terrorist attack against Israeli citizens in the West Bank.