Blinken warns Gaza war could easily ‘metastasize’

US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, on Sunday, January 7, warned that the Gaza war could spread and pose a threat to the security of the Middle East.

“This is a moment of profound tension in the region. This is a conflict that could easily metastasize, causing even more insecurity and even more suffering,” Blinken stated at a press conference in Doha, Reuters reported.

Blinken said that he would tell Israeli officials to take stringent action to prevent civilian casualties in Gaza and ensure Palestinian civilians can return home without being forced to leave.