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Thursday, October 17, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Blinken calls Herzog to congratulate Israel on Sinwar killing, says he’s considering an imminent trip to the region
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken phoned President Isaac Herzog to congratulate him on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, according to an Israeli readout.
Blinken told Herzog that the killing brings justice to Sinwar’s victims and stresses that the world is a better place with him gone, Herzog’s office says.
Herzog tells Blinken that Israel’s top priority is now freeing the remaining 101 hostages, adding that there is now “an important opportunity” to do so following Sinwar’s killing.
Blinken informs Herzog that he is considering visiting the region again soon in light of the killing, the Israeli readout says.
