HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen hide Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen Readout Office of the Spokesperson October 10, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to discuss U.S. support for Israel as it defends itself against Hamas’ terrorist attacks. The Secretary reiterated U.S. condolences to the people of Israel and all those impacted by Hamas’ violence and reaffirmed our efforts to secure the immediate release of all hostages. Tags Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Conflicts Israel Israel-Hamas Conflict Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State
