Watch Live: White House briefs press as Blinken pushes for Israel-Hamas cease-fire in Middle East

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is taking questions as Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes a last-ditch effort within the Middle East to safe a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and subsequent launch of hostages forward of an Israeli offensive within the southern Gaza metropolis of Rafah. Blinken stated Monday that he is urged Israel "to take the necessary steps to meet the needs of civilians."

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