Title: Blinken: There is Momentum Leading Towards War Between Israel and Hezbollah

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that "there is momentum leading towards war between Israel and Hezbollah." He emphasized that "Washington is focusing efforts to prevent the war in Gaza from escalating into a war in northern Israel," noting that "he believes all parties do not desire such a war." Regarding the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Blinken said, "We have engaged in intensive efforts with Egypt and Qatar to promote President Biden's proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza." Blinken pointed out that "there must be a clear and verifiable plan for managing the affairs of the Gaza Strip the day after the war," highlighting that "if there is no plan for governing Gaza, there are three possibilities: either the return of Hamas, an Israeli occupation, or chaos prevailing." He added, "We are focusing efforts to prevent the war in Gaza from spreading to a war in northern Israel, and I believe all parties do not want such a war."