Blinken to push for Gaza truce as hunger monitor says mass death imminent without immediate ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a joint press conference with Philippines' Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo in Manila on 19 March 2024.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Middle East this week, aiming to reach a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and secure the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group. Providing more humanitarian aid into Gaza as well as discussing post-war planning for the enclave are among the topics he will discuss with Saudi and Egyptian officials.He added that it was"absolutely incumbent" upon Israel to prioritise assistance for those in desperate need.
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