Gaza war: How the crisis is testing the limits of US diplomacy - BBC News

The US is cranking every lever to turn this crisis into a long-lasting peace. But is it an impossible dream?

11 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Getty ImagesBy Tom Bateman, state department correspondentTravelling with the US secretary of state A security guard thrust open the door of Antony Blinken's armoured car and the US secretary of state strode out down a line of yellow barricades.

"We're working to get them home," he declared, gripping the hands of Israeli protesters in Tel Aviv calling for a deal to release the hostages held by Hamas.

It was a striking moment but not altogether spontaneous.

The street had by now been buzzing with security officials readying his route towards the protesters.

Those of us in the travelling press were told to expect the interaction in the 20 minutes or so leading up to it. It was firmly caught on camera.

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