From Israel.. Blinken: It is time to end the war on Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters in Tel Aviv on Wednesday that it is time to end the war in Gaza, adding that Israel must do more to allow aid into Gaza despite “progress” in this regard.

Blinken said, as he prepared to leave Israel for Saudi Arabia as part of a tour of the Middle East: “Since October 7, a year ago, Israel has achieved most of its strategic objectives with regard to Gaza. “Since October 7, Israel has achieved most of its strategic objectives with regard to Gaza.

The two things that remain are the return of the hostages and ending the war with an understanding about what happens after that.”

Regarding aid to Gaza, he said: “It is good that progress has been made, but more progress is needed, and most importantly, it must continue.”