Blinken said earlier Monday the time is now to conclude a Gaza cease-fire agreement that would return hostages held by Hamas back to Israel and bring relief to Palestinian civilians. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-19 13:19:08">August 19, 2024 at 1:19 p.m.</time>

Blinken said earlier Monday the time is now to conclude a Gaza cease-fire agreement that would return hostages held by Hamas back to Israel and bring relief to Palestinian civilians.{ai:summary}<p>Blinken's urgency echoed through the smoky haze of conflict: a cease-fire in Gaza was overdue, a lifeline to both hostages and weary civilians caught in the devil's game. The clock ticked louder as he eyed the blood-stained chessboard, hoping for a fragile peace.  </p><p>It's a dance of diplomacy dressed in desperation, but as the shadows linger, hope remains a scarce commodity. #politics</p>

Blinken says Israel agrees to a U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire and calls on Hamas to do same

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