Blinken in Saudi Arabia, says only Hamas now preventing truce: 5 Stories to Know Today | REUTERS [Video]

April 29, 2024:

1. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French officials visit Saudi Arabia on a diplomatic push to ease the war between Israel and Hamas. Blinken urged Hamas to swiftly accept Israel’s latest and “extraordinarily generous” proposal for a Gaza truce to secure a release of hostages. Hamas negotiators Are expected to meet Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Cairo.

2. Pro-Palestinian protesters tussle with pro-Israeli supporters at UCLA
as protests at U.S. universities showed no sign of slowing over the weekend.

3. Israel voices concern the International Criminal Court could be preparing to issue arrest warrants for government officials on charges related to its war against Hamas.

4. Dozens of tornadoes swept the U.S. Southern Plains, killing at least four people in Oklahoma.

5. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says he will stay in office after days of publicly weighing his future.

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