US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling the Middle East as the US seeks an Israel-Hamas hostage deal, to get more aid into Gaza and to ensure the war doesn't escalate regionally. Follow here for updates.
Hamas has replied to a proposal aimed at the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and a sustained cessation in fighting, Qatar and the United States announced Tuesday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US is reviewing Hamas' response, adding that he will discuss the proposal with Israel Wednesday as part of his current Middle East tour.
In Gaza, aid workers have raised concerns over any expanded Israeli military operation south toward Rafah, where satellite images show a makeshift tent city estimated to house more than 1 million civilians displaced by the war. Israel's defense minister said Hamas' leadership is 'on the run.' A Hamas spokesperson said the group's fighters were 'still operating in all areas' of the enclave. Here's how to help humanitarian efforts in Israel and Gaza.
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