U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is currently engaged in diplomatic discussions with his Qatari counterpart in Amman. This meeting is part of a broader agenda that includes critical talks with Jordanian leaders as well. Blinken’s visit comes on the heels of a demanding day in Tel Aviv, where he advocated for humanitarian pauses in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to dismiss this proposal, emphasizing that “Israel refuses a temporary cease-fire that does not involve the return of hostages.” Meanwhile, the United Nations chief expressed his deep concern, stating he was “horrified” by a recent tragic Israeli strike on an ambulance just outside Gaza City’s main hospital. This was one of several attacks on that fateful Friday, which severely impacted schools and health facilities in the beleaguered Palestinian enclave.