Netanyahu, who has accused Hamas of obstructing any agreement, said over the weekend that "whoever murders hostages does not want a deal."
On his ninth trip to the region since the war began in October, Blinken will meet on Monday with senior Israeli leaders including Netanyahu, a senior...
In Israel, many observers believe a response is imminent after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran would "harshly punish" Israel for the strike in Tehran.
The senior U.S. official said both Biden and Harris are "completely aligned" on U.S. policy toward Israel and Gaza.
A dozen U.S. administration officials have quit, citing opposition to Biden's Gaza policy. Rights advocates also note a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia in the U.S....
The Israeli offensive in retaliation has killed almost 37,600 people, according to Palestinian health authorities, and has left Gaza in ruins.