"Antony Blinken Facilitates UN Assessment Mission and Emphasizes Two-Sided Peace Process in Tel Aviv Visit"

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces a deal with Israeli officials to launch a United Nations-led assessment mission in northern Gaza, aiming to facilitate the safe return of displaced Palestinians to their homes. Blinken also defended Israel against allegations of genocide and urged right-wing officials to stop undermining Palestinian self-governance. The agreement comes after discussions about scaling down Israel's campaign against Hamas, with the U.S. reaffirming its support for Israel's fight against the designated terrorist group.