Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia for Gaza ceasefire talks
CNN — April 28, 2024, 04:00 AM UTC
Summary: Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia to discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts and hostage release with regional partners. Talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled despite mediation by Qatar and Egypt. Proposed framework includes a six-week ceasefire and hostage release. Blinken aims for a two-state solution and normalization of Israel-Saudi relations. US officials stress the need for a ceasefire agreement before further regional progress.
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