Blinken sees goals largely unfulfilled in Mideast trip, even as Israel pledges to protect civilians

2-12-2023 World Washington Times - World 42

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to the Mideast this week pressing for agreements to extend the Gaza cease-fire, step up the release of hostages held by Hamas and limit Palestinian civilian casualties if fighting with Israel resumed. He left Friday with his goals largely unfulfilled.

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