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US Secretary of State Blinken's visit to Israel focuses on ceasefire efforts amid hostage situation and peace process challenges.

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.

Nate Evans, spokesperson for the U.S. mission to the U.N., said the deal aims to pause the fighting, release hostages, and provide humanitarian assistance.

US Secretary of State Blinken meets with PM Netanyahu to discuss Gaza conflict and emphasize ceasefire and support for Israel's security.

Top US diplomat says countries in the region should press Hamas to accept Biden’s ceasefire proposal.

US Secretary of State Blinken stresses importance of ceasefire proposal in securing release of American hostages held by Hamas.