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Blinken Urges Truce in Gaza, Increased Aid
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Hamas' rejection of a truce and urged Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza while pursuing a post-war plan and ceasefire in Lebanon.
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Antony BlinkenSameh ShoukryYoav GallantBenjamin NetanyahuRon Dermer
- Why did Hamas refuse the short-term truce proposal?
- Hamas refused a short-term truce proposal due to its demand for a permanent ceasefire, as stated by a Hamas official.
- What are the US's broader goals regarding the conflict beyond Gaza?
- The US is working on a post-war plan for Gaza that would allow Israel to declare an end to the conflict, even without a negotiated settlement, and also seeks a ceasefire in Lebanon to end the Israeli offensive against Hezbollah.
- What were the key points of Blinken's conversations with Israeli officials?
- Blinken also spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, urging him to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza civilians, and with Ron Dermer, a top advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- What were the key topics discussed in Blinken's phone call with the Egyptian Foreign Minister?
- Blinken's phone call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry focused on ending the Gaza conflict, securing the release of hostages, and increasing humanitarian aid.
- What was US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's reaction to Hamas' rejection of a temporary truce in Gaza?
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Hamas for rejecting a temporary truce in Gaza, urging Israel to increase humanitarian aid to civilians.