Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 07:18am on 05 Nov 2023,Sunday International
Egypt and Jordan have urgently urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, where Israeli forces' recent bombardments hit a UN-run school serving as a shelter, hospital, and refugee camp, resulting in 68 casualties. Blinken, flanked by Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts, echoed Israel's stance, expressing concerns about allowing Hamas to regroup during a ceasefire. Despite diplomatic efforts, differences persist between Arab leaders and the US on the ceasefire. The conflict, which started on October 7, has claimed over 9,500 lives, with ongoing deadly strikes and escalating tensions in the region.
