"Blinken's Efforts for Gaza Truce Deal Amid Hamas Counterproposal"
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel to push for a truce in the ongoing Gaza war, as Hamas has proposed a cease-fire plan involving the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Israel has rejected Hamas' plan, which would allow the militant group to remain in power and possibly rebuild its military capabilities. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has stated that it will not establish ties with Israel until an independent Palestinian state is recognized, and US lawmakers have rejected a standalone $17.6 billion aid bill for Israel.
- Israel-Hamas war: Blinken in Israel in push for peace – DW – 02/07/2024 DW (English)
- Hamas counterproposal on hostage and ceasefire deal calls for phased Israeli pullout from Gaza and plan to end war CNN
- In Jerusalem, Blinken says 'a lot of work to be done' to reach hostage deal The Times of Israel
- Blinken in Israel to try to seal Gaza truce deal Al Jazeera English
- Blinken meets with Netanyahu as Hamas proposes 3-phase cease-fire plan CBS News
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