Air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv as projectiles intercepted near Blinken's hotel

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the region for the 11th time since the latest conflict began Picture: AP

Air raid sirens echoed across Tel Aviv as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to end his visit to the region.

Smoke, apparently from an intercepted projectile, could be seen in the sky above the hotel where Mr Blinken was staying.