Blinken welcomes Hamas backing of deal, awaits Sinwar agreement

SWEIMEH, Jordan — Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an additional $404 million in aid to Gaza as he spoke in Jordan on Tuesday, where he urged Hamas to accept the current cease-fire proposal “without delay” during talks with Middle Eastern leaders. On Tuesday, Blinken met with United Arab Emirates foreign minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. During the talks, Blinken stressed that “the current proposal on the table would benefit both …