Blinken heads to Middle East as Israel's war on Gaza, Lebanon shows no sign of ending

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again travelling to the Middle East as Israel's war on Gaza intensifies, alongside continued attacks in Lebanon.

"On my way to Israel and other stops in the Middle East for intensive discussions about the importance of ending the war in Gaza, returning the hostages to their families, and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people," Blinken shared on social media.

This marks Blinken's 11th visit to the region since the Gaza conflict began in October of last year.

President Joe Biden hs refused to halt weapons transfers and impose conditions on aid to Israel amid its military campaign in Gaza.

Washington remains firmly supportive of Israel's wars, providing at least $3.8 billion in annual military aid, with the Biden administration recently approving an additional $14 billion to support the Gaza war onslaught.