"U.S. Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire Amid Regional Diplomacy"
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire deal in Gaza and freeing hostages, but warned Israeli leaders against a potential invasion of Rafah, calling it a "mistake." He is working on finalizing an Arab-backed vision for post-conflict Gaza that includes Palestinian statehood, and is pushing for progress in cease-fire talks. Blinken also expressed concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and is trying to present a plan to Israeli leaders that would trade normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia for consent to a Palestinian state.
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