US Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the Middle East on Wednesday, his sixth visit since the start of Israel’s war with Hamas. He is to push for a deal to secure a temporary pause in fighting and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Mr Blinken will meet Saudi leaders in Jeddah and Egyptian leaders in Cairo to discuss talks brokered by Egypt and Qatar on an agreement, as well as efforts to get more aid into Gaza, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said.
