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Secretary of State Blinken navigates challenges in ceasefire negotiations in Gaza with Hamas leader Sinwar's stance.

Recent clashes in the West Bank and Gaza result in casualties and allegations of war crimes, prompting global calls for a ceasefire.

Official briefed by mediators says that neither Hamas or Israel has yet given a formal response to US-backed plan

Approval of resolution backing ‘full and complete’ ceasefire increases pressure on Israel and Hamas to bring an end to conflict

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with key Israeli opposition figures on Tuesday, a day after he arrived in the country to push a ceasefire plan for the war in Gaza.

Jordan hosts a summit Tuesday on the urgent humanitarian response for Palestinians enduring more than eight months of devastating war in Gaza, where the United Nations has warned of looming famine.

Hamas gave its official response to the latest US-backed truce proposal for Gaza on Tuesday, calling for a "complete halt" to Israeli "aggression" as fighting raged in the Palestinian territory. The US said it was “evaluating” the response. Earlier, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $404 million in new…

US Secretary of State Blinken visits Israel to push for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, while tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Labor frontbencher Anne Aly will represent Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong at an emergency international conference on Gaza in Jordan. Meanwhile, far-right political parties are gathering support throughout Europe.