US pushes for Israel-Hamas ceasefire amid escalating tensions
RTE.ie — May 1, 2024, 09:00 AM UTC
Summary: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal during talks with Israeli leaders. UN warns of an imminent Israeli assault on Rafah in Gaza. Blinken's visit marks his seventh to the region since the conflict began on 7 October. Israel has suffered 1,200 casualties, while over 34,000 Palestinians have been killed. The UN highlights the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
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