Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas to do same

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has accepted a US “bridging proposal” for a Gaza ceasefire, urging Hamas to follow suit. This comes amid ongoing violence and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Blinken’s visit to the region aims to push for a deal, but both sides signal difficulties. The war, which began in October 2023, has resulted in thousands of casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Reuters