Blinken leaves Mideast with Gaza truce still out of reach
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza. He called on Hamas to do the same.

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2 developments- Aug 18, 2024Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resume
- Aug 20, 2024Blinken leaves Mideast with Gaza truce still out of reach
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