U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said on Wednesday via the Channel News Asia (CNA) that the U.S. was not involved in the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Blinken, during a visit to Singapore, also reiterated the need for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to reduce tensions in the Middle East, saying the U.S. will work on this until it is achieved.
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He also said that the ceasefire is crucial not only to end the suffering of Palestinians in the region but also to bring the hostages home.
(dpa/NAN)