Blinken says hoping for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Reuters

Tue, Mar 19, 2024, 2:14 AM

MANILA, March 19 (Reuters) - United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday his upcoming trip to the Middle East had several aims, including reaching a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and securing the release of hostages.

The visit will be to "discuss the right architecture for lasting regional peace", he said at a press conference during a visit to Manila.

(Reporting by Mikhail Flores; Editing by Kanupriya Kapoor and Martin Petty)

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