"Blinken's Middle East Mission: Pushing for Gaza Truce and Hostage Deal"
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East as the UK parliament debates Houthi strikes. The UN has appointed an independent review group to investigate allegations of serious breaches at UNRWA, the UN's Palestinian refugee agency. Former US ambassador to the UN, John Bolton, believes the US strategy is not inflicting real costs on Iran. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has stated that the latest joint strikes with the US had a significant effect on degrading Houthi capabilities in the Red Sea. The UK will not hesitate to act again to protect vessels using the critical shipping route linking Europe and Asia.
- Blinken in Middle East as UK parliament debates Houthi strikes BBC.com
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- Blinken returns to Mideast in push for hostage deal and postwar plan for Gaza, but obstacles loom The Hill
- Palestinians hope Blinken visit can deliver Gaza truce before Rafah assault Reuters
- Blinken heads to Mideast to press for Gaza truce, address humanitarian crisis The Times of Israel
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