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U.S. urges release of hostages, supports aid delivery plans that limit Hamas diversion
Summary
The State Department secretary said he spoke with Israel's prime minister, supports an aid delivery plan designed to prevent Hamas from diverting supplies, and said the U.S. can play a role in securing hostage releases.
The secretary, a State Department official, said he spoke with Israel's prime minister and that the United States supports plans to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza in ways that aim to prevent Hamas from seizing supplies.
Why it matters: The secretary linked U.S. support for aid-delivery mechanisms to concerns about diversion by Hamas and reiterated the U.S. position that the release of hostages remains a priority.
The secretary…
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