
The White House is pushing for multiple pauses in Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza so that aid can be let in, and people can be allowed to safely leave the region. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said at meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Friday that discussions about such pauses could facilitate getting hostages released. Israel on Friday put the latest number of hostages held by Hamas at 241. But Netanyahu said he would not agree to a ceasefire without the release of hostages. HEZBOLLAH LEADER PRAISES...