Netanyahu tells Blinken he will not end war on Hamas as part of deal for hostages
The Independent|May 02, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have told Antony Blinken he would not accept an end to the war in Gaza as part of a potential ceasefire and hostage deal.
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Netanyahu tells Blinken he will not end war on Hamas as part of deal for hostages

The US secretary of state pushed for more aid to the Strip and an immediate truce in a meeting with the Israeli prime minister in Jerusalem, the final stop on his latest diplomatic tour of the Middle East.

Palestinian health officials say that Israel’s bombardment – in retaliation for the deadly 7 October attacks by Hamas – has killed more than 34,000 people. The UN says that nearly half the population is suffering catastrophic hunger.

During a two and a half hour meeting in Jerusalem, Mr Blinken “reiterated the importance of accelerating and sustaining” the delivery into Gaza, and ongoing efforts to reach an “immediate” ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. He is expected to visit Ashdod port in the south, which has recently started receiving aid for Gaza after massive international pressure.

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