US urges Israel to avoid escalation of hostilities against Iran
The U.S. urged Israel Monday to show restraint and avoid an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East as the Israeli government mulls over how to respond to Iran's weekend attack with more than 300 missiles and drones.
'We don't seek escalation, but we'll continue to support the defense of Israel and to protect our personnel in the region,' Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at the start of a meeting with