US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced plans to provide $135 million in additional humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people during his tour in the Middle East.

Blinken announced in Qatar during his 11th visit to the region since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which has sparked a broader conflict in the region

The US has called on Israel to wind down the conflict following the recent killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.