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."
Ashkelon, like many other Israeli cities and towns, has been the target of rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, leading to a dire need for safe havens for its residents.
"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.
As Israel's coastal city, Ashkelon, comes under rocket fire, the media contingent, including the ANI team, reporting on the violence, also rushed for cover.
In one of the ghastliest details from the Hamas attack on Israel, at least 40 babies were killed by the terror group, Israel-based i24 News reported on Tuesday.
In wake of the Hamas attack on Israel, the US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd J. Austin ordered movement of US navy aircraft carriers to the Eastern Mediterranean and said that the United States government will be rapidly providing the Israel Defense Forces with additional equipment and resource
"Israel is at war. We didn't want this war. It was forced upon us in the most brutal and savage way. But though Israel didn't start this war, Israel will finish it," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an address to the nation.