U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken made a brief visit to Israel on Friday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders. In addition to pushing for the safety of civilians in Gaza, Mr. Blinken emphasized the U.S. commitment to a two-state solution as the best path forward, and called on Arab partners to support that goal.
Vivian Nereim, the New York Times Gulf bureau chief based in Saudi Arabia, joins Lulu Garcia-Navarro to discuss how the war has changed diplomatic dynamics in the Middle East, and how other leaders in the region are responding to renewed calls for a two-state solution.
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