Blinken Heads to Israel for Critical Gaza Ceasefire Talks

US Secretary of State aims to secure a truce and release of hostages in high-stakes negotiations.

Antony Blinken will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.
The visit follows significant progress in talks held in Doha, Qatar.
The US has proposed a bridging plan to address gaps between Hamas and Israel.
President Biden has highlighted the proximity to a potential ceasefire.
Blinken's trip marks his ninth visit to the region since the conflict began in October.