Blinken says with Israel’s recent tactical victories over Hamas, the U.S hopes to revive ceasefire talks. “We talked about the plan that we’ve had on the table and the work that we’re doing on that plan, looking at new frameworks and formulations as a possibility,” Blinken said.

Israel's strikes in Lebanon's Tyre and Maarakeh killed a top Hezbollah official and three others, as the death toll in the conflict continues to rise.View on euronews

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for a ceasefire in Gaza during his visit, highlighting the opportunity for a truce following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. He urged Israel to enhance humanitarian aid access amid huge civilian casualties in the conflict.