US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Monday for Israel and other unspecified countries in the Middle East as the United States seeks to move forward on efforts to resolve the conflict in the wake of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Officials view the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as a chance to revive hostage-release talks, but the Biden administration’s sway with Israel has waned.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is going to the Middle East in the wake of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. “On my way to Israel and other stops in the Middle East for intensive discussions about the importance of ending the war in Gaza,

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel today with the objective of rekindling ceasefire discussions. His itinerary includes meetings with high-ranking Israeli officials and visits to several Arab nations.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to seize the opportunity for peace following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Blinken's discussions focused on releasing hostages from the October 7 attacks and quelling the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken took off Monday for his 11th visit to the Middle East in his so-far unsuccessful effort to engineer a cease-fire between Israel and Iran-backed militants since the attack on Israel more than a year ago.

Blinken will discuss the importance of ending the war in Gaza, ways to chart a post-conflict plan for the Palestinian enclave, and how to reach a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken visits the Middle East to push for a ceasefire amid intensified Israeli military campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon. Discussions will focus on ending the conflict and crafting a post-war plan,