By The New York Times Antony J. Blinken, the secretary of state, rebuffed calls from his counterparts in Egypt and Jordan for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, saying that a halt would allow Hamas to repeat its attack on Israel.
Source: Blinken Says Cease-Fire in Gaza Would Allow Hamas to Regroup
Category: Israel-Gaza War (2023- ), Blinken, Antony J, Gaza Strip, International Relations
