Blinken says there is ‘real opportunity’ for deal to free hostages after killing of Hamas leader

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken disembarks his aircraft upon arrival in Riyadh, Oct. 23, 2024. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh, Oct. 23, 2024.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar presents a “real opportunity” to achieve an agreement to free the remaining hostages still being held by the militant group in the Gaza Strip.