The US and its Arab allies appeared divided after meeting between regional foreign ministers and secretary of state Antony BlinkenThe United States and its Arab allies appeared divided over calls for a ceasefire in Israel’s military offensive against Hamas, as the US pushed for a more temporary pause in fighting amid growing global anger over the rising death toll among Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.On Saturday, several Middle East foreign ministers urged the US to persuade Israel to agree to a ceasefire in a meeting with the secretary of state, Antony Blinken. The top US diplomat, however, dismissed the idea, saying such a halt would only benefit Hamas, allowing the militant organisation to regroup and attack again. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2023-11-05 05:19:38
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Pressure grows for Gaza ceasefire as Israel-Hamas conflict enters fifth week
