US Secretary of State Blinken discussed the ceasefire with Israeli Minister Gallant in Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip during a phone call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Israeli War Cabinet Member Benny Gantz. Israel’s ongoing operations in the Gaza Strip were also discussed during the call.

US Secretary of State Blinken discussed the ceasefire with Israeli Minister Gallant in Gaza
Publish: 03.06.2024
Updated: 09.06.2024 22:39
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Israeli War Cabinet Member Benny Gantz during a phone call. The negotiations for a ceasefire to end the ongoing attacks in the Gaza Strip by Israel are continuing. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a phone conversation with Israeli officials to discuss the ceasefire agreement. According to a statement by the US State Department, Blinken’s meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant focused on achieving a full and comprehensive ceasefire in the region as part of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, the release of all prisoners, and increasing humanitarian aid throughout Gaza. Blinken confirmed that Israel is ready to accept the agreement and that the obligation to accept lies with Hamas. The Secretary emphasized that the ceasefire proposal will advance Israel’s long-term security interests and make greater integration in the region possible. Blinken reiterated the unwavering commitment of the US to Israel’s security. The US State Department reported that Blinken discussed the issues raised with Gallant in his phone call with Israeli War Cabinet Member Benny Gantz.