Blinken to work towards extension of temporary truce

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that he would work with the Israelis during his trip to Israel in the coming days to see if the temporary truce could be extended. 

Speaking at a press conference in Brussels following a Nato meeting, Blinken said the continuation of the pauses would mean more hostages could be freed and more assistance could get into Gaza.

"Clearly, that's something we want. I believe it's also something that Israel wants," he said.