Blinken leaves Middle East, says deal must come soon 

Lebanese firefighters put out a fire in a car after an Israeli strike in the southern city of Sidon, Aug. 21, 2024. An Israeli strike in Lebanon's southern city killed a Fatah official, said a leader from the Palestinian group.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his ninth visit to the Middle East late Tuesday, saying Israel and Hamas need soon to reach an agreement for a cease-fire.