In Tel Aviv, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is concluding his visit to Israel after holding meetings, including with Benny Gantz. Blinken met with families of hostages in Israel, awaiting their loved ones' return from Gaza. This visit occurs during a critical phase in the peace process.
The US has been urging regional allies to increase pressure on Hamas for a ceasefire. Hamas recently welcomed a UN resolution proposed by the US. Blinken also engaged with key figures in Israel, like Benny Gantz, who advocates for maximum pressure on all parties to reach a ceasefire agreement.