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The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has expressed frustration at the Hamas response to the latest proposed ceasefire deal with Israel. He said that after nearly two weeks of procrastinating, instead of coming back with the word “yes”, Hamas has insisted on a series of changes – some fundamental.

US top diplomat pledges additional aid to Palestinians, says Hamas is the hurdle to reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.

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.

Bezalel Smotrich calls deal with Hamas ‘collective suicide’ as PM grapples with fallout from Benny Gantz resignation

Israeli war Cabinet member Benny Gantz resigns over Netanyahu's handling of conflict, impacting government dynamics.

Benny Gantz, the Israeli prime minister’s principal rival, has quit the government.

US Secretary of State Blinken meets with Israeli officials to discuss Gaza conflict and ceasefire efforts in the Middle East.

Israeli forces rescue Gaza hostages, sparking political turmoil and international efforts for peace. Conflict resolution efforts intensify amidst political...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Monday to the Middle East as a proposed Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal hangs in the balance after the rescue of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza in a military raid and following the latest turmoil in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.