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US Secretary of State Blinken Expected in Israel While Hamas Rejects US Gaza Truce Demands

Antony Blinken United States Secretary of State

Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a crucial trip to Israel on Sunday to pursue a ceasefire deal aimed at preventing further escalation of the Gaza conflict. This visit marks his ninth journey to the Middle East since the conflict intensified following the October 7 attack by Palestinian militants. During his visit, Blinken is set to engage with Israeli leaders and participate in truce talks scheduled to resume in Cairo.

While US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators report progress in the ceasefire negotiations, Hamas political bureau member Sami Abu Zuhri has expressed skepticism, dismissing recent developments as mere “American diktats.” He criticized the talks in Doha as an illusion and claimed that no real negotiations were taking place.

Blinken’s ninth Middle East visit aims to broker a truce as conflict and humanitarian crisis intensify

The urgency of reaching a ceasefire has increased due to recent violent events, including the assassination of key militant leaders and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which now faces a potential polio outbreak. Despite a proposed “bridging proposal” from mediators, Hamas has rejected new conditions from Israel and insists on implementing a plan proposed by President Joe Biden in late May.

As Blinken prepares for further discussions in Egypt, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for increased pressure on Hamas. The ongoing violence continues not only in Gaza but also in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Lebanon, where skirmishes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah persist.

In Gaza, recent Israeli air strikes have resulted in numerous casualties, including a deadly attack on the Al-Zawaida family. The conflict’s toll has now reached over 40,000 deaths. Meanwhile, Iran and its allies have vowed retaliation for the killings of key figures, further complicating the regional situation.

Blinken’s mission aims to finalize a ceasefire agreement and facilitate the release of hostages, with the proposed deal involving a six-week freeze on fighting. Out of 251 hostages taken during the October 7 attack, 111 remain in Gaza, while over 100 were released during a brief truce in November. The ongoing war has devastated Gaza, displacing most of its population and triggering severe shortages in essential services.

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