The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Turkey on Sunday, as he continues his diplomatic push. Arab countries have been demanding an immediate ceasefire, but the US is worried that this would allow Hamas to regroup. Israel said the main road south from Gaza City would be open for three hours on Saturday to let anyone wanting to leave. It says there are nearly 1.5 million displaced in the territory, with more than 700,000 sheltering in UN facilities. Hamas was reportedly asking for more wounded people to leave before more foreigners could leave.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 04, 2023 20:18 UTC