Blinken's Middle East Mission: Hostage Deal and Ceasefire Prospects
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the Middle East without a hostage deal after the U.S. and Israel rejected Hamas' proposal, citing "absolute non-starters." The proposal included a 135-day plan for releasing Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, but was deemed unrealistic. Despite this, Blinken criticized Israel for civilian casualties in Gaza and emphasized the U.S.'s commitment to pursuing a diplomatic path for peace and security in the region.
- Blinken leaves Middle East without hostage deal, says Hamas proposal has 'absolute non-starters' Fox News
- Israel cannot use Oct. 7 as ‘license to dehumanize others,’ Blinken warns in Tel Aviv The Times of Israel
- Blinken's Make-or-Break Tour of the Middle East The Atlantic
- Blinken ends latest Mideast mission after new Israeli snub of proposed Gaza ceasefire plan The Associated Press
- Blinken says Hamas response on hostages and ceasefire deal ‘creates space for agreement to be reached’ CNN
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