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Blinken says Israel backs US proposal in 'last' chance for Gaza truce

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (C) walks after his arrival in Tel Aviv on August 18, 2024. [AFP]

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken on Monday said Israel has accepted a US "bridging proposal" for a Gaza truce deal, and pressed Hamas to do the same, having earlier said the talks may be the "last opportunity" for a ceasefire.

Blinken, on his ninth visit to the Middle East since Hamas's October 7 attack triggered the war with Israel, said he had "a very constructive meeting" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who "confirmed to me that Israel accepts the bridging proposal."

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