Blinken meets Netanyahu in Israel for more ceasefire talks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel for the latest round of talks which aim to reach a ceasefire deal for the Gaza war and an agreement for the release of further hostages held by the Palestinian militant organization Hamas. Blinken first met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday, according to US sources. Together with Qatar and Egypt, the United States is involved in mediating a new deal between Israel and Hamas. Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bi