Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:07am on 20 Aug 2024,Tuesday International
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt to discuss a Gaza ceasefire after Israel agreed to a US "bridging proposal" for peace. Blinken's visit follows a constructive meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The new proposal aims to freeze fighting for six weeks, facilitate the release of hostages, and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. Blinken will also meet with Qatar's emir in Doha as part of ongoing mediation efforts. The situation remains tense, with continued delays and blame exchanged between Israel and Hamas.
