Blinken says Turkey is committed to a ‘positive’ role in postwar Gaza
Antony Blinken will visit Israel and the West Bank before wrapping up in Egypt.
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Attacks aimed at Israel-linked ships in effort to stop the Israeli offensive in Gaza.
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The three-step plan is facing stiff opposition from Palestinian factions.
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