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Antony Blinken in Israel as troops surround Gaza City

This picture taken from the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip on Nov. 2, 2023, shows Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip. [AFP]

U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Friday as Israeli troops surrounded Gaza City.

The top U.S diplomat is expected to press the Israeli government for a pause to its offensive in Gaza so humanitarian aid can enter the region. Blinken was meeting Friday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of the Cabinet.

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