Conflict in Middle East could escalate, US national security adviser warns

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White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned on Sunday of the risk of conflict escalating in the Middle East, and said the U.S. is trying to find safe passage for American citizens out of Gaza into Egypt.

to evacuate south ahead of an expected ground assault by its forces on the Gaza Strip in retaliation for unprecedented attacks inside Israel by Hamas militants eight days ago that killed some 1,300 Israelis, mostly civilians.

"There is a risk of an escalation of this conflict, the opening of a second front in the north and, of course, Iran's involvement," Sullivan said. The United States remains concerned about proxy forces and Lebanon's Hezbollah, he said.

 

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