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US Secretary of State Blinken Arrives in Cairo, Egypt on Monday to Push Ceasefire in Gaza

Jun 10, 2024, 06:51 AM

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Cairo, Egypt, on Monday at a critical time as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Hamas and Israel to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and ensure the war does not expand onto Lebanon. The visit is part of a renewed push for a ceasefire deal publicly endorsed by President Joe Biden but so far brushed off by both Israel and Hamas. Blinken's visit comes amid a shift in Israel's cabinet, which could complicate ceasefire efforts. A senior Hamas official has urged the United States to pressure Israel to end the war.