Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to finalise ‘90 percent agreed’ Gaza truce

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday urged Israel and Hamas to finalise a Gaza truce, stating that "90 percent" of a deal is "agreed". Blinken added that the US would offer further ideas via Egypt and Qatar. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied the claim in an interview with Fox News, saying "it's not close".

Sep 6, 2024 - 04:00
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Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to finalise ‘90 percent agreed’ Gaza truce
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday urged Israel and Hamas to finalise a Gaza truce, stating that "90 percent" of a deal is "agreed". Blinken added that the US would offer further ideas via Egypt and Qatar. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied the claim in an interview with Fox News, saying "it's not close".