Blinken visits Israel to push for renewed cease-fire talks after Hamas leader's death
Summary: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday for his 11th visit since the Israel-Hamas war began. He aims to revive cease-fire talks following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but both sides remain firm on their demands.
Tensions escalated as Hezbollah launched rockets into central Israel shortly before Blinken's arrival. The Israeli military intercepted most projectiles, with no reported injuries. Israel continues military operations in Gaza and has conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
Previous cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas stalled in August due to new demands from both parties. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 42,000 Palestinians reported killed in Gaza and around 1,200 Israelis killed during the initial Hamas attack.
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