Blinken Urges Calm During Call with Herzog

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday to discuss the missile attack that occurred on the Golan Heights, for which Israel holds Hezbollah responsible. Blinken emphasized the importance of avoiding an escalation of the conflict. The two sides also discussed efforts to reach a diplomatic solution to allow citizens on both sides of the Israel-Lebanon border to return to their homes, as well as ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held there.