The two men discussed Israel’s expected retaliatory strike against Iran’s ballistic missile attack on the Jewish state on October 1.
This is the eleventh visit by the top US official since Hamas's attack on October 7 of last year.
Blinken heads to Israel for his eleventh regional trip since October 7, seeking a Gaza ceasefire amid escalating tensions.
Blinken will travel to Israel and other countries in the region though his official schedule has not yet been released.
Biden previously stated that now is the time to 'move on" towards a ceasefire.
Terrorists from Jordan wound two • Five IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon • Netanyahu calls to free Gaza hostages
In the post-Nasrallah era, Egypt's president is emerging as a figure of global significance.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made nine regional trips since Hamas attacked to display America's support for Israel as the country battles against enemies on multiple fronts.
Current US diplomatic efforts to free hostages in Gaza are ineffective, a tougher stance against Hamas and its supporters is necessary to prevent future attacks.
The US pushes diplomacy as Israel considers Lebanon ground operation following Nasrallah's assassination and rising regional tensions.
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