United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that negotiating teams, including mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, along with Israel, are set to meet "in the coming days" to discuss a potential hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza.
During a press conference in Qatar, Blinken unveiled a $135 million humanitarian aid package for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. During his visit to the Middle East aimed at advancing a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave, Blinken emphasized that "now" is the moment to end the conflict, urging Israel to seize this opportunity and turn its military success into a strategic one.
World leaders have suggested that the death of Hamas political leader Yahya Sinwar could present a crucial opportunity to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
