Blinken Pushes Ceasefire Proposal in Talks with Top Israeli Official

During a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer discussed the significance of establishing a temporary ceasefire.

The conversation, which also covered efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, was part of ongoing discussions highlighted in a State Department summary. Following the meeting, the office of the Israeli Prime Minister issued a statement confirming the talks focused on the U.S. initiative aimed at the safe return of individuals to their homes. The statement also mentioned that these discussions would continue over the next few days.