U.S. Secretary of State Blinken is set to meet with Israel’s prime minister on Monday as mediators say they are closing in on a deal to halt the war in Gaza and free hostages captured by Hamas. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-19 11:28:12">August 19, 2024 at 11:28 a.m.</time>

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken is set to meet with Israel’s prime minister on Monday as mediators say they are closing in on a deal to halt the war in Gaza and free hostages captured by Hamas.{ai:summary}<p>Blinken’s heading to Israel, ready to hash it out with the prime minister. The word on the street? A ceasefire in Gaza might be on the table, alongside talks to free hostages held by Hamas. </p><p>The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking. #foreignaffairs</p>

What is the latest on the high-stakes negotiations over a cease-fire in Gaza?

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