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The ongoing conflict continues to take a heavy toll on the region's civilian population, with the Gaza Health Ministry reporting that at least 50 Palestinians have been killed and 124 people have been injured in the last 24 hours as a result of Israeli strikes.
During their meeting, Blinken briefed el-Sisi on the outcomes of his recent visit to Israel and assured continued U.S. efforts to secure a ceasefire. The discussions also covered the latest Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks held in Doha on August 15 and 16.
An Israeli airstrike on a warehouse in central Gaza killed 15 members of the Ajlah family, including nine children. The attack highlights the escalating toll on civilians amid ongoing conflict.
He noted that Hamas had previously shown a “constructive attitude” in truce negotiations, suggesting that the group remains open to dialogue under the right conditions.
Mr Blinken said that despite the increased tension, “work has continued” on a possible ceasefire deal. He has held phone calls with regional ministers to prevent a wider conflict from unfolding.
Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to prevent a major escalation in the Middle East as tensions rise between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah following the assassinations of key figures from Hamas and Hezbollah.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has informed G7 counterparts that Iran is expected to launch an attack on Israel within the next 24 to 48 hours.
The alert comes in the wake of last week's killings of prominent figures, including Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr.
The United States was "not aware of or involved in" the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated, stressing the urgent need for a cease-fire in Gaza.
In a recent interview with The Economist, Stoltenberg said "the time has come" for NATO nations to consider abandoning territorial limits they had placed on Kyiv's use of their weapons systems against Russian forces.
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