It's important to remember there's also American hostages in Gaza, Blinken says

• Published date: 20 April 2024
• Author: HANNAH SHARRON
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Hamas rejected generous proposals from Israel and seems more interested in a regional conflict than a ceasefire that would immediately improve the lives of the Palestinian people, Blinken said

Hamas continues to reject Israeli ceasefire propositions

Hamas continues to "move the goal post," Blinken added.

Blinken said the US is in constant engagement with Israel, allies and partners throughout the region and world, calling it a collective effort to bring the conflict in Gaza to a close and to achieve a ceasefire in the release of hostages.

"A number of other countries around the table today also have...