Israel's strikes in Lebanon's Tyre and Maarakeh killed a top Hezbollah official and three others, as the death toll in the conflict continues to rise.View on euronews

Blinken says with Israel’s recent tactical victories over Hamas, the U.S hopes to revive ceasefire talks. “We talked about the plan that we’ve had on the table and the work that we’re doing on that plan, looking at new frameworks and formulations as a possibility,” Blinken said.

Blinken's week-long trip comes as the region braces for Israel's response to Iran's Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack on Israel. The retaliation could disrupt oil markets and risks igniting a full-blown war between the arch-enemies.