US still pushing for Gaza ceasefire deal, Blinken says

On Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the United States is actively pursuing a deal to secure the release of hostages and establish a ceasefire in the war in Gaza, amidst ongoing discussions in Doha.

Blinken said there remains difficult work to get to an agreement but "I continue to believe it's possible."

He also added that Israel must intensify its efforts to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.