US top diplomat Antony Blinken said Tuesday Israel has agreed on a plan for a UN mission to assess the situation in war-torn northern Gaza to enable the safe return of displaced Palestinians. Blinken said the cost of war on Gaza's civilians is "far too high'' and urged Israel to remove barriers so more essential aid could be allowed into Gaza.

Antony Blinken: Israel agrees for UN mission to assess north Gaza situation

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had some tough words with top Israeli officials on Tuesday as he made his fifth crisis visit to the nation since the war broke out with Hamas. Blinken said the cost of war on Gaza's civilians is "far too high'' and urged Israel to remove barriers so more essential aid could be allowed into Gaza.

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