Blinken: U.S. Working 'Intensively' to Bring Mideast Violence to End

On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Israel and Palestinians to "protect civilians, especially children", affirming that the U.S. is working intensively to an end to the violence.

"We have been working around the clock through diplomatic channels to try to bring an end to the conflict," Blinken said at a joint briefing with Denmark's foreign minister in Copenhagen.

"The United States remains greatly concerned by the escalating violence. Hundreds of people killed or injured, including children being pulled from the rubble," Blinken said.

"We are ready to lend support if the parties (...) seek a ceasefire," he said.

On Sunday, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry had a call with the U.S. Secretary and discussed developments in the critical situation in the Palestinian territories.

“The Secretary thanked Egypt for their ongoing efforts to support an end to the violence,” said US Spokesperson Ned Price.

They highlighted the importance of the strong strategic partnership between the United States and Egypt to reinforce peace and stability in the region