Blinken urges cease-fire in Gaza, visits Israel and Gaza
The Independent — May 1, 2024, 08:00 AM UTC
Summary: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel to push for a cease-fire deal in the Gaza war, his seventh visit since the conflict began in October. The negotiations aim to release hostages held by Hamas in exchange for halting the fighting. Over 34,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict. Blinken met with Israeli leaders and plans to visit Gaza for aid distribution. Netanyahu threatens to invade Rafah.
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