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Blinken urges ceasefire in Gaza, calls it a last chance

The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who pressed for a ceasefire in Gaza during his visit to Israel, described the ongoing negotiations as "perhaps the last" opportunity to secure the release of prisoners and achieve a ceasefire, according to AFP, as cited by Agerpres.

During his visit to Tel Aviv on Monday, before meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Blinken stated that he is also working to de-escalate other regional tensions fueled by the war in Gaza.

At this moment, Blinken is intensifying American diplomatic pressure to reach an agreement that would end the 10-month conflict, following U.S. proposals presented last week aimed at reducing the differences between the warring parties.

"This is a decisive moment – likely the best, and perhaps the last, opportunity to bring the hostages home, achieve a ceasefire, and set everyone on a better path toward lasting peace and security," Blinken declared during his ninth trip to the region since the start of Israel’s war in Gaza last October.

"I am here as part of an intense diplomatic effort, under President Biden's instructions, to reach this agreement and ultimately implement it. It is time for everyone to agree and stop making excuses to say no," Blinken added.

"It is time for this to happen. Additionally, it is crucial to ensure that no one takes actions that could delay the process," he continued.

In this context, the U.S. and other Western leaders have urged Iran and its allies to refrain from any anticipated attacks on Israel in retaliation for the recent assassination of high-ranking members of Hamas and Hezbollah.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

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