US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on a visit to the Middle East today. His goal is to promote a ceasefire in Gaza and to end hostilities in Lebanon, according to a statement from US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. According to him, Blinken plans to visit Israel. Additionally, he has scheduled visits to other countries in the region. There, he will discuss the importance of ending the war in Gaza, securing the release of all hostages, and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people. Blinken will also address the need to achieve a diplomatic resolution to the…