Blinken: When Hamas saw pressure on Israel, it backtracked from hostage deal
An additional impediment to a deal was Hamas's wish to see the conflict expanding to additional fronts, Blinken noted.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses the press in Jordan's southern city of Aqaba on December 14, 2024. (photo credit: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/POOL VIA REUTERS)Updated: 
