U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Israel to encourage multiple temporary ceasefires in the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Israel has encircled Gaza City, with the focus on eliminating the militant group. Hamas retaliates with hit-and-run attacks from tunnels. Amidst a rising death toll, pressure from U.S. and Arab leaders is increasing for Israel to briefly halt attacks to assist civilians. While Israel has allowed some aid trucks to enter, aid workers consider it insufficient. Approximately 800 people, including Palestinians with foreign passports and injured individuals, have been permitted to leave Gaza through the Rafah crossing, a joint effort involving the U.S., Egypt, Israel, and Qatar.
U.S. Urges Israel to Pause Fighting in Gaza for Humanitarian Aid and Evacuation
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