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Antony Blinken visits Israel in renewed US push for Gaza ceasefire
Secretary of state expected to meet Benjamin Netanyahu and will also stress need for more aid to reach GazaMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has arrived in Israel amid renewed efforts by Washington to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire negotiations after Israel’s killing of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar last week.Blinken, who has made multiple fruitless trips to the region, arrived with little evidence that either Israel or Hamas were open to movement on their preconditions for a ceasefire in Gaza, where more than a year of an Israeli offensive has claimed more than 42,000 Palestinian lives. Continue reading...
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The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, arrived in Israel to revive Gaza ceasefire negotiations amidst ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and potential escalation with Iran. Blinken aims to secure the release of hostages, alleviate Palestinian suffering, and boost humanitarian aid delivery. Efforts to broker a deal between Israel and Hamas, hindered by new demands, have so far failed. The UN also calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza to address the dire humanitarian situation and allow safe passage for civilians.