Israel's military massed troops on the border with Gaza as airstrikes pummeled the Palestinian enclave in the wake of Saturday's attack by Hamas.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his Middle Eastern itinerary to include visits with major Arab nations.
In addition to meetings in Jordan on Friday, Blinken will visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt in a tour expected to last through the weekend. The goal is to “engage regional partners on efforts to help prevent the conflict from spreading, secure the immediate and safe release of hostages, and identify mechanisms for the protection of civilians,” State Department spokesman Matt Miller said.
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