U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken on Saturday discussed Hamas’ attack on Israel with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, the UK Foreign Secretary and Qatari Prime Minister.

“Spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister @FaisalbinFarhan to discuss today’s appalling attacks on Israel. I reiterated Israel’s right to self-defence and called for coordinated efforts to achieve an immediate halt to the violent attacks by Hamas terrorists and other militants,” Blinken wrote on ‘X’ on Saturday.

He also discussed the attack with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. “We appreciate Egypt’s ongoing efforts and reiterate the urgent need to halt the Hamas attacks,” Blinken wrote.

In his talks with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Blinken reiterated Israel’s right to defend itself, rescue any hostages, and protect its citizens.

– ANI