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Blinken tells Israel time to end war is 'now'

US top diplomat urges Israel to capitalise on its success against Hamas.

America's top diplomat, Antony Blinken, has urged Israeli leaders to consider the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as an opportunity to attempt to secure the release of the remaining hostages and end the war in Gaza.

Questions remain as to whether the deal will include the release of the more than 100 hostages still held captive by Hamas. We hear from one man whose brother is still missing.

Also , a BBC report finds that Russians accused of crimes are offered a choice - go to war instead of court.

(Photo: Antony Blinken speaks to members of the media at Ben Gurion International Airport before departing for Riyadh. Credit Nathan Howard/Reuters)

50 minutes

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  • Wed 23 Oct 202406:06GMT