(Ha'aretz) Amir Tibon - Senior Biden administration officials are concerned that despite the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the likelihood of reaching a ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of hostages remains low. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Israel on Tuesday to push forward plans for a ceasefire, hostage release and an alternative to Hamas rule in Gaza. However, according to a senior Israeli official, the U.S. administration's public statements do not reflect the reality on the ground. "There are currently no serious ceasefire talks, and Blinken is fully aware of this," said a senior Israeli official, describing Blinken's visit as a "desperate diplomatic attempt" ahead of a possible Israeli strike on Iran.
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