Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10pm on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday International
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel to push for a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement in Gaza. This marks his ninth visit since the conflict began in October. The US recently proposed a revised plan to address differences between Israel and Hamas. Key issues include the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, a point of contention for Hamas. Despite past optimism, progress remains uncertain, with Hamas criticizing the proposals as inadequate. Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza, resulting in casualties, while the humanitarian situation remains dire.
