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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken leaves Joint Base Andrews as he heads back to the Middle East to push ahead a Gaza ceasefire deal, as cautious optimism rises. The top US diplomat, who is putting off vacation plans for his ninth trip to the Middle East since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, will fly to Tel Aviv ahead of expected meetings with the Israeli leadership. IMAGES
"Israel has offered, a comprehensive new proposal. It is a roadmap for an enduring ceasefire and release of all hostages," says US President Joe Biden. SOUNDBITE
The White House accuses Iran of "actively facilitating" attacks on US bases in the Middle East, as it expresses concern over the potential for escalation of the war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza. SOUNDBITE
US Vice President Mike Pence says the participants of the talks on the Middle East in Warsaw agree Iran is the 'greatest threat' in the Middle East. SOUNDBITE from Mike Pence
Supporters and families of hostages rally in Tel Aviv to demand the release of hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip following Hamas's October 7 attacks. The protest comes as ceasefire talks have resumed in Qatar, aiming to stop the spread of a war that the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said has killed 40,000. IMAGES