Blinken says with Israel’s recent tactical victories over Hamas, the U.S hopes to revive ceasefire talks. “We talked about the plan that we’ve had on the table and the work that we’re doing on that plan, looking at new frameworks and formulations as a possibility,” Blinken said.

STORY: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken touched down in Israel for his 11th visit to the region.He aims to press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an end to the war in Gaza and defuse escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah movement.

The U.S. Secretary of State is hoping to revive longshot ceasefire efforts after the killing of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.