Blinken announces $135 million in aid for Palestinians during Qatar visit
Summary: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an additional $135 million in aid for Palestinians during his visit to Qatar. He emphasized the importance of allowing aid into Gaza amid ongoing conflict.
Blinken's visit marks his 11th trip to the region since the war began. He met with Qatari officials, who are mediating between Israel and Hamas, as the U.S. seeks to facilitate cease-fire negotiations.
In Gaza, an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced people killed at least 17, including seven children. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with over 42,000 Palestinians reported dead since the war started.
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