Blinken Arrives in Israel as Hostage Deal Negotiations Intensify

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday to advance negotiations for a potential hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, according to The Times of Israel. This marks Blinken's ninth visit since the conflict began in October. During his stay, Blinken is scheduled to meet with Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid White House indications that a deal is close to being finalized.

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