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Blinken struggles to heal US-Israel rift after Hamas leader’s death

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken left Israel this week with little progress on a cease-fire and hostage release deal.

U.S. hopes that the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar last week would be a turning point toward ending the war.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shown little interest in diplomacy or halting military operations.

Basem Naim , a leader in Hamas ’s politburo , responded “No” by text when asked by The Hill if there was any progress on negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release, or if Hamas would agree to release the hostages.

The U.S. has expressed growing frustration with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza .