Hamas Accuses Israel of Obstructing Ceasefire Amid Blinken’s Trip to Middle East

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh accused Israel of obstructing ceasefire efforts. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Egypt to urge regional governments to pressure Hamas into accepting a ceasefire. US Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood announced Israel accepted a US three-phase deal, calling for international pressure on Hamas. A Hamas official criticized Blinken's bias. An attack on Nuseirat refugee camp killed 274 Palestinians. The World Food Programme paused aid through a US-built pier. Hospitals in Gaza struggle with overcrowding. Since 7 October, over 37,000 Palestinians have been killed.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh accused Israel of obstructing ceasefire efforts. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Egypt to urge regional governments to pressure Hamas into accepting a ceasefire. US Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood announced Israel accepted a US three-phase deal, calling for international pressure on Hamas. A Hamas official criticized Blinken's bias. An attack on Nuseirat refugee camp killed 274 Palestinians. The World Food Programme paused aid through a US-built pier. Hospitals in Gaza struggle with overcrowding. Since 7 October, over 37,000 Palestinians have been killed.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh accused Israel of obstructing ceasefire efforts. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Egypt to urge regional governments to pressure Hamas into accepting a ceasefire. US Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood announced Israel accepted a US three-phase deal, calling for international pressure on Hamas. A Hamas official criticized Blinken's bias. An attack on Nuseirat refugee camp killed 274 Palestinians. The World Food Programme paused aid through a US-built pier. Hospitals in Gaza struggle with overcrowding. Since 7 October, over 37,000 Palestinians have been killed.

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