US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, Friday.
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The senior US official welcomed Ashkenazi's confirmation Hamas and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire.
Both leaders expressed their appreciation for Egyptian efforts to mediate a ceasefire.
Blinken said he would remain in close contact with his Egyptian counterpart as well as other regional figures.
Ashkenazi welcomed Blinken's planned Israel trip that will see the US secretary of state meet with his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts as well as other representatives.
In the coming days, Blinken will discuss with those officials joint efforts for building a better future for Israelis and Palestinians.
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