Blinken says Israel agrees to a U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire and calls on Hamas to do same

Blinken calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire proposal agreed by Israel

This may be the last opportunity to free the hostages, US Secretary of State said

Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas to do same - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

TEL AVIV/CAIRO — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted a “bridging proposal” presented by Washington to tackle disagreements blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza, and urged Hamas to do the same.

Blinken Says Israel Accepts Ceasefire 'Bridging Proposal' - American Faith

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israel accepted a “bridging proposal” for a ceasefire deal. Hamas still needs to accept the proposal. “In a very constructive meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu today, he confirmed to me that Israel accepts the bridging proposal, that he supports it,” Blinken said during a press conference. “It’s now incumbent on Hamas to do the same.” “We’ve seen public statements before that don’t fully refle…

US' Blinken arrives in Egypt to discuss Gaza cease-fire efforts with president, other leaders

Top US diplomat's meetings with Egyptian leaders will take place in northern town of El-Alamein - Anadolu Ajansı

Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas to do same

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday (19 August) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted a US proposal to tackle disagreements blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza, and urged Hamas to do the same.

Negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip are due to resume on Tuesday in the presence of Egyptian and Qatari mediators.