JAKARTA - Foreign Minister (US) Antony Blinken hopes that negotiators will gather in the coming days to discuss the continuation of ceasefire efforts and the repatriation of remaining hostages from Gaza.

Speaking in Doha, Qatar, Blinken said some of the steps forward involved an assessment of Hamas' position following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. This has been discussed in a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

"We are talking about the option to take advantage of this moment and the next step to advance this process," Blinken said.

"I expect our negotiators to gather in the coming days," he said.

The main US diplomat once again stressed Israel must take advantage of the important moments after the murder of Yahya Sinwar.

Israel has achieved its strategic goals, ensuring that the October 7 tragedy and horror will not happen again, by effectively disbanding the Hamas military organization. Israel managed to do so and tried its leaders, namely those who did terrible things on October 7, especially Sinwar," he said.

"Once this is achieved, it is time to try to end this war, ensure all hostages can return home, and build a better future for the people of Gaza," Blinken added.


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