Sullivan's remarks came after US President Joe Biden denounced the attacks on Israel as "pure unadulterated evil," saying the stated purpose of the terrorist organisation Hamas is "to kill Jews."
"Secretary of State Antony J Blinken will travel to Israel and Jordan October 11-13, 2023, where he will meet with senior officials," said the US Department of State in a statement.
The deceased from the deadly attack launched on Israel by Hamas, includes at least nine US citizens, US National Security Council spokesperson said, CNN reported on Monday.
Citing US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken's remarks, Palestine Ambassador to India, Adnan Abu Al-Haija refuted Israel's claims of "Iran's hand" behind the Hamas attack on Israel, and stated that unless the "Palestinian state is established with East Jerusalem as capital", the conflict wil
During the call, Sheikh Abdullah stressed the importance of exercising the utmost restraint, noting that Gaza's escalation forebodes dire repercussions for the region.
Blinken had previously responded to Republican criticisms of the deal made by the Biden administration with Iran, which involved unfreezing USD6 billion in funds in exchange for five US prisoners held in Iran.
Earlier, PM Netanyahu also spoke with other world leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who also held up with the Israeli side for defending its country.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Sunday that Hamas has grown stronger with Iran's support in recent years. However, he also mentioned that there is no direct evidence of Iran's involvement in the specific Hamas attack on Israel, ABC news reported on Sunday.
US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Saturday (US local time) discussed Hamas' attack on Israel with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, the UK Foreign Secretary and Qatari Prime Minister.
The trip, which the State Department has yet to confirm, is to take place during the third week of October and include a visit to Ramallah in the Palestinian Authority.