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“Time is now” for Gaza ceasefire deal, says top US diplomat

today2 May, 2024

Background

“The time is now” for a deal between Israel and Hamas, according to U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. America’s top diplomat is finishing yet another Middle East tour aimed at agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza. Secretary Blinken says “there is a proposal on the table” which would bring about a truce in return for the release of remaining Israeli hostages still held in the war-torn territory. Benji Hyer reports.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen