Antony Blinken is a US diplomat and the current secretary of state.
Born to Jewish parents, this veteran of the US State Department has served numerous high-level functions throughout his career. In 2021, he was selected by US President Joe Biden to serve as secretary of state.
Blinken's conversation with the Turkish diplomat comes in the midst of his Middle East tour to bolster a united front with Arab and Turkish allies in the region.
He added that possible Turkish and US roles for Syria's future were among the topics they discussed.
Blinken calls Assad’s fall a turning point, urging rights protection and a Syrian-led transition.
Blinken said he would not speculate about "what's going to happen in the future" and that he can only talk about the clear interests of the parties.
"So if this is finally agreed, and if this goes forward, it is the answer to the problem that has bedeviled the area for a couple of decades," Blinken said.
"Israel has to meet these [humanitarian] responsibilities, and we will be tracking this every single day," Blinken said.
Defense Secretary Austin's opposition to Knesset's UNRWA legislation highlights potential legal ramifications for Israel.
“I do not see the army exiting until there is a permanent ceasefire and an effective solution” the source said.
International backlash erupts as Israel passes legislation to shut down UNRWA operations, with US warning of 'implications' while EU and allies condemn move amid Gaza humanitarian crisis.
Additionally, the movement of Palestinians from north to south will be allowed.
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