US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his eighth visit to Israel on Monday, aiming to rally support for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is scheduled to meet with former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz.
The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on Monday supporting the US proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release, a move welcomed by Hamas.