Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday held a private meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. An expanded meeting will be held later on Wednesday. Among those expected to attend are Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister, the Director of the National Security Council, the Prime Minister's Chief-of-Staff, the Prime Minister's Military Secretary and his successor, the Prime Minister's Foreign Policy Adviser and the Israeli Ambassador to the US. Related articles: Blinken tried to impose sanctions on Israeli intelligence unit Trump revokes clearances for Blinken, other Biden officials Anti-Israel hecklers disrupt Blinken's final press briefing 'Not surprising there's a loose end with ceasefire deal' From the American side, the US Ambassador to Israel, the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and the Special Envoy on Middle East Humanitarian Issues are expected to attend the meeting. Earlier on Wednesday , Blinken met Israeli President Isaac Herzog, and spoke with protesters demanding the release of hostages held by the Hamas terror group.
