Blinken Brokers Ceasefire Talks Amid Hamas Demands in Gaza Crisis

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held critical diplomatic meetings in Israel today, engaging with top Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the escalating crisis in Gaza. Emerging details reveal Hamas has responded with counterproposals to a ceasefire framework put forward by international negotiators. Hamas’ response has been described as “positive,” signaling…