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Blinken tours Mideast in effort to keep war from spreading

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Israel for his fourth visit since the war with Hamas began three months ago. It's part of a long, regional tour that has Blinken walking a fine diplomatic line as he tries to keep the conflict from spreading. William Brangham reports.

Blinken tours Mideast in effort to keep war from spreading

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