U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel had taken action on implementing a set of U.S. demands on enabling more humanitarian assistance to reach people who need it in Gaza, but more was needed.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel on Wednesday to use the opportunity to end the war in Gaza created by the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and the destruction of much of the group's capacity during more than a year of conflict.