#Blinken Arrives in #Israel Amid #U.S. #Scrutiny Over #Security Breach Involving #Jerusalem’s #Plans

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel at a time when the Biden-Harris administration is facing criticism over compromising Israeli security. This follows a recent leak of Jerusalem’s plans for a counterstrike against Iran. The documents were allegedly leaked by a member of the U.S. intelligence community, raising concerns about future cooperation. The leaked intel, gathered through satellite image analysis, revealed Israel’s military strategies, creating alarm among Israeli and U.S. national security experts. Amid heightened tensions, Blinken’s visit seeks to push for a cease-fire in Gaza and to halt Hezbollah’s involvement in the war. This comes after Hezbollah, backed by Iran, launched a drone strike aimed at assassinating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Richard Goldberg, a former National Security Council official, described the leak as a “national security crisis“ for the U.S. and urged a thorough review of access to intelligence data.