Speaking to reporters in Tel Aviv, Blinken stated, "In a very constructive meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu today, he confirmed to me that Israel accepts the bridging proposal, that he supports it. It's now incumbent on Hamas to do the same."
Israel's Ministry of Health released the data on the rate of suicide in Israel, specifically in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas terror massacre and the ensuing Iron Swords War against Hamas in Gaza.
During his visit, Blinken is set to meet Israeli leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the White House indicates that a deal is ready to be closed.
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken is set to embark on visit to Israel on Saturday, August 17, to push for efforts to conclude the agreement for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as well as the release of hostages from Gaza.
The United States has to be prepared for 'significant' attacks on Israel, which possibly can take place this week, said White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby on Monday (local time) amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
The United Arab Emirates has been steadfast in its humanitarian assistance to Gaza, which is facing the wrath of attack, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, a release by UAE's Strategic Communication Department stated.
Colonel Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defence Force's Arabic-language spokesman, tweeted a list of zones to be evacuated, instructing residents to take shelter in Gaza City.
Consul General of Israel to Midwest India, Mumbai, Kobbi Shoshani shared his opinion on the current situation of conflict in Tel Aviv and Hamas and stated that if people try to kill our our kids, parents, and wives, we'll reach him.