US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on Wednesday evening that there is a strong proposal on the table now for a ceasefire.

Blinken added in his statements: We are engaged in discussions with Qatar and Egypt for the possibility of a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the entry of humanitarian aid.

Hebrew media quoted Blinken as saying in an interview with international media that the ball is now in Hamas’ court, and the question is whether or not it will accept this proposal to end the suffering it has created. like he said.

Blinken pointed out the start of construction of a sea pier to transport aid, saying: There is movement to transport aid, but it is not enough.. Israel needs to open the largest possible number of access points, and the sea corridor is not an alternative, and land routes remain the most important for transporting aid to Gaza.

He said: I spoke with officials in Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE in order to open and operate the sea corridor in Gaza.

He added: Land crossings are the most important means, but the sea corridor in Gaza will help reduce the gap in the entry of aid.

He continued: The President made it clear that ensuring the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza must be our top priority. Our priority is to protect civilians and deliver aid to those who need it in Gaza.

The US Secretary of State stressed the need to protect civilians if Israel launches a ground operation in Rafah.