US Secretary of State urges Netanyahu to resuscitate Gaza ceasefire deal

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told Israel’s prime minister to seize the opportunity to agree a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, saying the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could create an opening for peace.

His talks with Benjamin Netanyahu were followed this evening by a meeting with the families of some of those hostages – a meeting that is still going on, while scores of protesters gather outside demanding a deal.