US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken confirmed that any major military operation in the Gaza Strip would mean more “martyrs.”

Blinken said during a press conference held in Cairo on Thursday that there is consensus on priorities, the first of which is the need for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

He added that the Hamas movement responded to the proposal that was drawn up and we are pushing to reach an agreement in Doha.

He pointed out that the United States presented a draft on Gaza to the Security Council and we look forward to its approval

Blinken stated that the people of Gaza are suffering from severe levels of food scarcity, and we must not allow this to continue.

The US Secretary of State stressed that the ceasefire is one of the ways that will lead to an increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

He pointed out that it is difficult to reach an agreement, but it is possible to achieve it.

Blinken explained that there are officials meeting in Cyprus today regarding the sea corridor and the temporary sea pier to deliver aid.

He pointed out that the sea pier cannot replace the opening of land crossings for aid to reach the Gaza Strip

Blinken also stressed that there should be no displacement of citizens in Gaza or occupation of any lands by the Israeli occupation army.

He revealed that the United States will hold talks next week with its Israeli counterparts to confirm that any military operation in Rafah would be a mistake.