US says primary focus is to ensure ceasefire holds, aid delivered to Gaza
Published: 9:18 PM, May 24, 2021
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
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WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will focus primarily on ensuring that a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians holds during his visit to the region later on Monday, and work to get assistance delivered to the people of Gaza, a senior State Department official said.
Washington has "every hope and expectation" that the ceasefire, brokered by Egypt and now in its fourth day after 11 days of hostilities, will hold, the US official said in a call with reporters but said it was too early for wider peace talks.