Blinken additionally met Israeli President Isaac Herzog following talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jerusalem:
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken instructed Israel’s management on Tuesday that the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar introduced an “essential alternative” to finish the struggle in Gaza.
“I imagine very a lot that the demise of Sinwar does create an essential alternative to convey the hostages house, to convey the struggle to an finish and to make sure Israel’s safety,” Blinken mentioned as he met Israeli President Isaac Herzog following talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Blinken additionally met with households of hostages who’re nonetheless held in Gaza because the October 7, 2023 assault by Hamas sparked the struggle.
Herzog, who holds a largely ceremonial position, agreed that Israel’s killing of Sinwar may change the dynamic.
“Following the killing of Sinwar and the opposite circumstances which have developed, there’s a distinctive alternative to make a particular effort to make use of all instruments needed and potential to maneuver ahead and convey the hostages again house,” Herzog mentioned.
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