As Israeli raids in southern Gaza continue, Blinken travels in Egypt for discussions.
US On Thursday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Egypt to continue discussions about reining in Israel’s conflict with Hamas. Blinken’s trip to Cairo occurs at the same time as South Africa is preparing to accuse Israel before the UN’s highest court of committing “genocidal” activities in Gaza. For all the most recent information, subscribe to our live blog.
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On Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken touched down in Egypt to continue discussions over reining in Israel’s conflict with Hamas.
On Thursday and Friday, the International Court of Justice in The Hague will hear arguments in a complaint that South Africa filed in December alleging that Israel’s battle against Hamas fighters.
