Blinken's Deleted Tweet Sparks Controversy Over Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire

Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced backlash after posting on social media calling for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, with critics accusing the Biden administration of showing its true colors and sympathizing with Hamas. The post was later deleted. The State Department confirmed that nine Americans have been killed in the attacks by Hamas, and Israeli media reported at least 800 Israeli deaths, while the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported over 550 deaths in the Gaza Strip.