Blinken says Israel has accepted U.S.-backed bridging proposal for a cease-fire, calls on Hamas to do the same
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Blinken says Israel has accepted U.S.-backed bridging proposal for a cease-fire, calls on Hamas to do the same.
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