Blinken is heading back to the Middle East, this time without fanfare or a visit to Israel

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid meets Obama, top U.S. officials during D.C. trip

Lapid met with U.S. National Security Advisor Sullivan at the White House and Secretary of State Blinken at the State Department to discuss a potential Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal. He stated, 'No extremist factor will overturn the deal in Israel'

Blinken to travel to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire discussions - Khaama Press

The U.S. State Department announced that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt today to discuss Palestine and a potential ceasefire agreement. According to the statement, Blinken will meet with Egyptian officials to discuss efforts toward achieving a ceasefire and securing the release of Israeli captives in Gaza. Additionally, Washington is expected to present a revised proposal for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza to Egyptian and …

Blinken heads to Egypt but not Israel with prospects for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal bleak - Egypt Independent

CNN  —  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will return to Egypt on Wednesday but his visit to the region will notably omit a stop in Israel, amid rising doubts that a ceasefire and hostage deal can be agreed to before President Joe Biden leaves office. This is the first time since the October 7 attacks that Blinken has visited the Middle East without visiting Israel. The top US diplomat typically uses the visits to Israel to press the Israeli…

Blinken Heads to Egypt for Talks on Gaza Cease-fire and Hostage Release - The Media Line

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Blinken to head to Egypt to discuss Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal

Top US diplomat will also chair US-Egypt Strategic Dialogue with his Egyptian counterpart, according to State Department - Anadolu Ajansı