Israel Latest: Blinken Set for Talks With Netanyahu and Cabinet
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Tel Aviv for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his War Cabinet as Israeli troops encircled Gaza City, insisting a cease-fire isn’t on the table.
Gaza’s death toll climbed as Israel intensified its ground offensive against Hamas. Authorities in Gaza said more than 9,000 people have died due to the war, while the Israel Defense Forces announced the death of a senior officer during battles with Hamas, which is designated a terrorist group by the US and European Union.