Months of on-off talks have failed to produce an agreement to end Israel's devastating military campaign in Gaza or free the remaining hostages seized by Hamas in the militant group's 7 October attack on Israel that triggered the war
Read MoreDuring his visit, Blinken is set to meet Israeli leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the White House indicates that a deal is ready to be closed
Read MoreSince Hamas' political chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran last week, the Iran leaders have vowed vengeance against Israel, whom they claim was responsible
Read MoreHamas has welcomed the ceasefire proposal, but insists any agreement must secure an end to the war, a demand Israel still rejects
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