Blinken’s remark comes after Israel has killed at least 45,000 Palestinians in Gaza, per the most conservative count.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Hamas has recruited almost as many militants as it’s lost in Israeli strikes, comments that underscored US skepticism about the long-term prospects of Israel’s effort to demolish the group since the Oct.

Blinken touted the proposal, which has been in the works for a year, and discussed the importance of ensuring its success after the Biden administration leaves office.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken proposed international security forces and temporary UN leadership to stabilize post-war Gaza where he warned that Hamas has recruited as many fighters as it has lost.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday laid out plans for the post-war management of Gaza, saying the outgoing Biden administration would hand over the roadmap to President-elect Donald Trump's team to pick up if a ceasefire deal is reached.