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.
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