Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:46am on 04 Nov 2023,Saturday International
Israel rejected Blinken's proposal for a Gaza humanitarian pause in Tel Aviv talks with Netanyahu, who vowed to continue full force without a truce or hostage releases. This came as Israel encircled Gaza City amid intense urban fighting after Hamas's October 7 attack killed 1,400 Israelis and seized over 200. Israel's strikes have killed 9,200+ in Gaza per officials. Visiting Israel, Blinken sought assurances on protecting civilians but Netanyahu refused any halt without prisoners freed. Blinken said allowing more aid could connect to truce and hostage releases. But Netanyahu adamantly rejected the ceasefire and fuel resumption without hostage release. Blinken reiterated US support for Israel while advising minimizing civilian deaths.
