"Israel Rejects Hamas' Cease-Fire Plan Following Blinken Meeting"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas' cease-fire plan, calling it "delusional" and insisting on a "total victory" against Hamas. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who met with Netanyahu, is pressing for a cease-fire to allow aid into Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Despite the rejection, Blinken sees room for negotiations to continue. The situation remains tense, with concerns raised about a potential Israeli offensive into Rafah and its humanitarian consequences.