U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reaffirming Washington’s support of a cease-fire proposal submitted by Israel.
During his meeting with Mr. Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Mr. Blinken said the proposed deal would lead to an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, the release of all hostages in the hands of Hamas, and a significant increase in humanitarian aid across the war-torn enclave, according to a State Department spokesman.
The key elements of the three-phase Israeli proposal were unveiled in late May by President Joe Biden, who argued that Israel has successfully met its goal to reduce Hamas’ strength, and that the time has arrived to push for a “full and complete cease-fire” paired with the release of the last remaining hostages….