Israel’s war on Gaza updates: First time aid enters Gaza via Beit Hanoon

US Secretary of State Blinken, on a visit to Tel Aviv, says there should be ‘no delays, no excuses’ in reaching a ceasefire deal, claiming the only reason it may not happen ‘is because of Hamas’.

Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza Strip
Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli airstrike in Rafah [File: Mohammad Jahjouh/AP Photo]
By Stephen Quillen, Mersiha Gadzo and Maziar Motamedi
Published On 1 May 2024

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