Antony Blinken's Crucial Talks on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet with Israeli officials to discuss efforts towards a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages. In addition, he will address concerns about the situation along Israel's border with Lebanon.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss ongoing work on a deal for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages in a meeting on Thursday with Israeli officials, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.

Blinken will also discuss the situation along Israel's border with Lebanon in the meeting with Israel's minister for strategic affairs Ron Dermer and national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, Miller told reporters.