Antony Blinken
Blinken: I warned Netanyahu Israel could lose young Republicans and evangelicals
Speaking at the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Washington, Blinken recalled a conversation with Netanyahu in the spring of 2024 about the political consequences of the war.
Blinken denies telling Qatar to delay Israel-Hamas hostage mediation
'Apocalyptic wasteland': Biden admin. blocked warning on deteriorating Gaza situation after Oct. 7
Israel must present its own plan for Gaza, or the world will do it for them - opinion
US Secretary Blinken: Israel accepts bridging hostage proposal, Hamas must also do so
Netanyahu put out a similar statement in the aftermath of their three-hour meeting in Jerusalem earlier in the day.
US must pressure Hamas to accept the deal, Gallant tells Blinken
Blinken is in Israel to advance a hostage deal with the hope of holding an end-game set of talks in Cairo at the end of the week.
Blinken: This is maybe the last opportunity to return Gaza hostages
"This is the last opportunity to get the hostages home, to get a ceasefire and to put everyone on a better path to enduring peace and security,"
Hamas rejects US ‘bridging’ offer as Blinken lands in Israel to advance hostage deal
The US proposal essentially corresponds to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of a permanent ceasefire and a refusal to allow for the IDF to fully withdraw from Gaza, Hamas said.
In the shadow of genocide: Remembering 10 years of Yazidi struggle
A decade after ISIS’s genocidal campaign, the Yazidi community remains deeply scarred, struggling with displacement, mental health issues, and ongoing sectarian conflict.
Blinken approves sale to Israel of military equipment worth over $20b.
While approving weapons to Israel, Washington has also tried to arrange a ceasefire deal in Gaza that would potentially stave off a wider Middle East war.
Biden: Iran could hold back on attack if Gaza deal reached
McGurk, Hochstein to visit the Middle East, while Blinken’s trip was reportedly nixed.
US: Hostage deal not done because Israel and Hamas haven’t said yes
US hopes that a ceasefire will also end the cross-border violence between the IDF and Hezbollah along Israel’s northern border.
‘Hostage deal fate in Sinwar’s hands,’ Blinken says
“We're doing everything we can, both to avoid escalation” and “to bring the ceasefire agreement to a conclusion,” Blinken said adding that “We won't stop until we get there.”
Blinken to G7: Iran, Hezbollah may begin attack on Israel on Monday - report
Unlike the Iranian strike against Israel on April 13, the possible scenarios are less clear.
