Israel's Netanyahu rebuffs US plea to halt Rafah offensive; tensions rise ahead of Washington talks
9 months ago

Israel's Netanyahu rebuffs US plea to halt Rafah offensive; tensions rise ahead of Washington talks

Hindustan Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday once again left the Middle East empty-handed as Israel’s prime minister rejected American appeals to call off a promised ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which is overflowing with displaced civilians. Israel vowed to destroy Hamas following the group’s Oct. 7 attack, which killed some 1,200 people, took 250 others hostage and triggered the fierce Israeli air and ground offensive in Gaza. “I told him that I hope we would do this with U.S. support but if necessary – we will do it alone.” Blinken, wrapping up his sixth visit to the Mideast since the war broke out, told reporters that the U.S. shares Israel’s goal of defeating Hamas. Blinken, who also met with Arab leaders during his trip this week, acknowledged “there’s still a lot of work to be done.” Blinken spoke shortly after a U.S.- Rafah tensions rising The U.S. initially sided strongly with Israel after the Oct. 7 attack.

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Blinken says Lebanon ceasefire talks 'in final stages'
4 weeks ago

Blinken says Lebanon ceasefire talks 'in final stages'

Raw Story  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said that efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon were "in the final stages", and that a deal could help end the Gaza conflict. "We're not there yet, but I believe we are in the final stages," Blinken told reporters after a meeting near Rome with G7 counterparts, adding that "by de-escalating …

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say

NPR  

Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — “Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted. Netanyahu, who met and spoke with Trump during his campaign, had been hoping for him to win and will likely take steps to end …

Israel, Hamas Signal Openness to Talks on Gaza War as Tel Aviv Directs Its Wrath towards Hezbollah
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2 months ago

Israel, Hamas Signal Openness to Talks on Gaza War as Tel Aviv Directs Its Wrath towards Hezbollah

Firstpost  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Egypt's readiness to reach a deal for the release of the hostages held by militants in Gaza. The talks in Cairo are part of Egypt's ongoing efforts to resume ceasefire negotiations. Both sides must commit to a ceasefire, withdraw from the Gaza Strip, allow the return of displaced people, agree to a serious prisoner …

Blinken's Qatar Talks: Exploring New Frameworks for Gaza Ceasefire
2 months ago

Blinken's Qatar Talks: Exploring New Frameworks for Gaza Ceasefire

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Qatar for talks on Thursday with the key mediator on the war in Gaza, as he seeks momentum for a ceasefire after Israel's killing the leader of Hamas. Blinken spoke to Israel's leaders about the importance of determining whether Hamas is prepared to engage in moving forward, and the Egyptians, the Qataris …

Blinken's Bid to Ease Israeli Conflicts: A Diplomatic Journey to the Middle East
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2 months ago

Blinken's Bid to Ease Israeli Conflicts: A Diplomatic Journey to the Middle East

Live Mint  

US and Saudi Arabia officials held talks to ease tensions in the Middle East, with a focus on resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Israeli-Iranian conflict. President Joe Biden's top diplomat Antony Blinken met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss efforts to reach a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon. The talks aimed to garner regional support for …

Blinken Warns of 'Time to End' Gaza Conflict, Urges Israel to Avoid Escalation
Trending News
2 months ago

Blinken Warns of 'Time to End' Gaza Conflict, Urges Israel to Avoid Escalation

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Israel to seize on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza to work towards a ceasefire. Blinken also presses for more aid to be allowed into besieged Gaza, as concerns rise for tens of thousands of civilians trapped by fighting in the hard-to-reach north.

Blinken urges Israel to seek deal after tactical gains as truce efforts remain stalled
2 months ago

Blinken urges Israel to seek deal after tactical gains as truce efforts remain stalled

The Independent  

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Blinken's Visit to Tel Aviv Interrupted by Projectile Incident
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2 months ago

Blinken's Visit to Tel Aviv Interrupted by Projectile Incident

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is preparing to end a visit to Israel. Both sides appear to be dug in, with Israel pledging to annihilate Hamas and recover dozens of hostages held by the group, while Hamas says it will only release the captives in return for a lasting cease-fire, a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the release …

Blinken Presses Netanyahu to Publicly Deny Siege of North Gaza, Discusses Ceasefire & Hostage Deal
2 months ago

Blinken Presses Netanyahu to Publicly Deny Siege of North Gaza, Discusses Ceasefire & Hostage Deal

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly reject the idea of a siege of north Gaza. The two discussed the ceasefire and hostage deal, the day-after plan for the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the expected retaliation to Iran's missile attack.

Blinken's Israel Visit: A Pivotal Moment in the Middle East Conflict
2 months ago

Blinken's Israel Visit: A Pivotal Moment in the Middle East Conflict

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel in an attempt to revive ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah. His visit comes amid ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon, with Israel recently launching medium-range missiles towards Tel Aviv and Hezbollah launching volleys of rockets at two Israeli military bases near Tel Aviv. While Blinken's prospects for …

Blinken's 11th Middle East Trip: A Journey to End the Gaza War?
2 months ago

Blinken's 11th Middle East Trip: A Journey to End the Gaza War?

Associated Press  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to the Middle East for the 11th time since the Gaza war erupted last year. His trip aims to discuss the war in Gaza, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and the need for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Blinken's Hopeful Trip to the Middle East: Can Diplomacy Deliver a Ceasefire?
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2 months ago

Blinken's Hopeful Trip to the Middle East: Can Diplomacy Deliver a Ceasefire?

CNN  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed for the Middle East to seek momentum for a new ceasefire push following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Despite the challenging circumstances, Blinken remains hopeful that diplomacy can prevail and that a ceasefire can be reached. However, there are concerns about who will take over the militant group and the prospects …

Netanyahu addresses U.N., as world leaders call for Gaza and Lebanon ceasefires
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Netanyahu addresses U.N., as world leaders call for Gaza and Lebanon ceasefires

NPR  

Netanyahu addresses U.N., as world leaders call for Gaza and Lebanon ceasefires LEILA FADEL, HOST: This week, world leaders have been calling for cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon. PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: After I heard the lies and slanders leveled at my country by many of the speakers at this podium, I decided to come here and set the record …

Blinken Says Surprise Escalations Threaten To Derail Cease-Fire Talks For Gaza
3 months ago

Blinken Says Surprise Escalations Threaten To Derail Cease-Fire Talks For Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAIRO — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed frustration Wednesday at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in Gaza, noting that the United States is assessing a deadly attack that caused pagers used by Hezbollah to explode in Lebanon. Blinken, who had meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Biden adds to pressure on Netanyahu to reach cease-fire deal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Biden adds to pressure on Netanyahu to reach cease-fire deal

Associated Press  

United States President Joe Biden is adding to the pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he isn’t doing enough to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza. ___ Here’s the latest: Cease-fire and hostage release negotiations are ongoing, Biden says WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden again spoke briefly to reporters, this time as he departed the White …

Israel declares victory over Hamas' Rafah division, signaling shift in focus to northern front
4 months ago

Israel declares victory over Hamas' Rafah division, signaling shift in focus to northern front

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-22 10:04 Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is seen during a tour of the Philadelphi Corridor, an area that runs along the Gaza-Egypt border, on Aug 21, 2024. JERUSALEM - Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Wednesday that Hamas' Rafah Division in Gaza has been "defeated" and signaled that the military was shifting its focus to …

Israel declares victory over Hamas' Rafah division, signaling shift in focus to northern front
4 months ago

Israel declares victory over Hamas' Rafah division, signaling shift in focus to northern front

China Daily  

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is seen during a tour of the Philadelphi Corridor, an area that runs along the Gaza-Egypt border, on Aug 21, 2024. JERUSALEM - Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Wednesday that Hamas' Rafah Division in Gaza has been "defeated" and signaled that the military was shifting its focus to the fighting against Hezbollah along …

Israel's Netanyahu supports new bridging proposal for Gaza truce: Blinken
4 months ago

Israel's Netanyahu supports new bridging proposal for Gaza truce: Blinken

China Daily  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jerusalem, on Aug 19, 2024. JERUSALEM - Israel has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During a press conference in Tel …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken pushes for cease-fire in his 9th trip to Mideast since war began
4 months ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken pushes for cease-fire in his 9th trip to Mideast since war began

Hindustan Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says now is “maybe the last" opportunity to reach a Gaza cease-fire agreement that would return hostages held by Hamas and bring relief to Palestinian suffering after 10 months of war in Gaza. Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken pushes for cease-fire in his 9th trip to Mideast since war began Blinken on Monday was on …

Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same
4 months ago

Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same, without saying whether concerns cited by the militant group had been addressed. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, meets with …

Blinken is in Israel trying to arrange a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas
4 months ago

Blinken is in Israel trying to arrange a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas

NPR  

Blinken is in Israel trying to arrange a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to get a cease-fire agreement for Gaza “across the finish line.” It has been on the table for months, and many are skeptical a deal can be reached. LEILA FADEL, HOST: The Biden administration's top diplomat is in Israel …

Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resume
4 months ago

Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resume

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will use his ninth diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war to press for the quick conclusion of an elusive cease-fire agreement. Late last week, the three countries mediating the proposed cease-fire reported progress on a deal under which Israel would halt most military …

Antony Blinken to arrive in Israel as U.S. pushes for Gaza ceasefire
4 months, 1 week ago

Antony Blinken to arrive in Israel as U.S. pushes for Gaza ceasefire

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel on Sunday as part of Washington's intensifying diplomatic push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza that will end the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas. Israel's negotiating team on Saturday expressed "cautious optimism" on the possibility of advancing a deal, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin …

Blinken returns to Israel in Gaza truce push as Hamas rejects US 'diktats'
4 months, 1 week ago

Blinken returns to Israel in Gaza truce push as Hamas rejects US 'diktats'

New Indian Express  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in Israel on Sunday as mediators seek to cement a Gaza ceasefire deal, while a senior Hamas official dismissed "American diktats" in negotiations. US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have said negotiations to clinch a ceasefire in the more than 10-month-old war were making progress, and US President Joe Biden said "we are …

'Not there yet': US presents new ceasefire proposal for Israel-Hamas war as Gaza talks paused
4 months, 1 week ago

'Not there yet': US presents new ceasefire proposal for Israel-Hamas war as Gaza talks paused

India TV News  

Israel-Hamas War: The ceasefire talks in Doha, Qatar, aimed at bringing an end to the gruelling war between Israel and Hamas have paused on Friday as the US has presented a new proposal that built on points of agreement over the past week, closing gaps that would allow the rapid implementation of a deal. Negotiators will meet again next week …

US official says Mideast mediators are preparing for implementation of cease-fire deal in advance
4 months, 1 week ago

US official says Mideast mediators are preparing for implementation of cease-fire deal in advance

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — In a sign that mediators believe a Gaza cease-fire deal is imminent, a U.S. official said Friday that Mideast negotiators are working out logistics for the potential release of hostages and distribution of aid as part of any agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war. Israel issued a vague statement saying it appreciated the mediators’ efforts, and a statement …

Israel-Hamas war latest: New Hamas leader can ensure a cease-fire deal is reached, Blinken says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: New Hamas leader can ensure a cease-fire deal is reached, Blinken says

Associated Press  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the newly chosen Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has the power to ensure that a cease-fire deal is reached for the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. France’s Macron urges Iran’s president to do ‘everything in his power’ to avoid escalation PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron had a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian …

Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US on cease-fire
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US on cease-fire

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Israel’s suspected killing of Hamas’ political leader in the heart of Tehran, coming after a week in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahupromised U.S. lawmakers he would continue his war against Hamas until “total victory,” points to an Israeli leader ever more openly at odds with Biden administration efforts to calm the region through diplomacy. U.S. Secretary of State …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'
5 months ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'

The Independent  

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Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu signals cease-fire deal could be shaping up as deaths top 39,000
5 months ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu signals cease-fire deal could be shaping up as deaths top 39,000

Associated Press  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that a cease-fire deal that would free dozens of hostages in Gaza could be taking shape. Israeli raid in a Palestinian city in the West Bank kills 5, including 3 militants JERUSALEM — Israeli forces raided a Palestinian city in the occupied West Bank killing at least five people, including three militants, the …

US urged to mount pressure on Israel for Gaza truce
5 months ago

US urged to mount pressure on Israel for Gaza truce

China Daily  

An Israeli protester at Ben Gurion International Airport uses a megaphone as he rallies against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's departure to the US on Sunday. RICARDO MORAES/REUTERS The United States as a staunch backer of Israel should seize the opportunity to urge visiting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to observe United Nations resolutions and international laws, experts said. They also …

Israel war on Gaza updates: Israel forces Palestinians into 20% of Gaza: UN
5 months ago

Israel war on Gaza updates: Israel forces Palestinians into 20% of Gaza: UN

Al Jazeera  

The main purpose of Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit is a speech to a joint meeting of the US Congress. Why Netanyahu is coming US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that President Biden planned to focus on determining what it will take for the United States, Israel and others to get a captive release and ceasefire deal done in the coming …

Defiant Netanyahu to face U.S. Congress amid Gaza tensions
5 months ago

Defiant Netanyahu to face U.S. Congress amid Gaza tensions

Raw Story  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to deliver a landmark speech to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday as he fights off intense pressure to quickly cut a Gaza war ceasefire deal with Hamas. But analysts say the Gaza war since the October 7 Hamas attacks has created worrying tensions between Israel and the United States, its main military and diplomatic …

Palestine rejects proposal to reopen Rafah crossing without Israeli withdrawal: source
5 months, 1 week ago

Palestine rejects proposal to reopen Rafah crossing without Israeli withdrawal: source

China Daily  

Smoke and dust seen in Gaza from a moving vehicle alongside the Egyptian side of the Egypt-Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, in Rafah, Egypt, July 4, 2024. RAMALLAH - Palestine has rejected an Israeli-US proposal to temporarily reopen the Rafah border crossing, calling instead for an Israeli withdrawal and the establishment of Palestinian sovereignty, an …

Netanyahu says Israel in 'final stage' of eliminating Hamas in Gaza
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu says Israel in 'final stage' of eliminating Hamas in Gaza

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-02 09:28 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that his country is in "the final stage" of eliminating Hamas' armed force in the Gaza Strip. "We are advancing towards the completion of the elimination" of Hamas, Netanyahu said during a meeting with cadets from Israel's National Security College, …

Israel bombs Gaza as US warns against wider war
6 months ago

Israel bombs Gaza as US warns against wider war

New Indian Express  

There has been daily cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, with fears growing in recent weeks that it could turn into another major front. "A war must happen to push Hezbollah away from the border," said Helene Abergel, a 49-year-old resident displaced from the Israeli border town of Kiryat …

The Latest | Netanyahu says he will only accept a partial cease-fire deal that would not end the war
6 months ago

The Latest | Netanyahu says he will only accept a partial cease-fire deal that would not end the war

Associated Press  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will only accept a partial cease-fire deal that would not end the 8-month-long war in Gaza, casting doubt on the viability of a U.S.-backed truce proposal. Netanyahu said he was ready to make a partial deal to bring back some of the 120 hostages still held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, …

Netanyahu says he won’t agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal
6 months ago

Netanyahu says he won’t agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — The viability of a U.S.-backed proposal to wind down the 8-month-long war in Gaza has been cast into doubt after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would only be willing to agree to a “partial” cease-fire deal that would not end the war, comments that sparked an uproar from families of hostages held by Hamas. …

Netanyahu says Israel is winding down its Gaza operations. But he warns a Lebanon war could be next
6 months ago

Netanyahu says Israel is winding down its Gaza operations. But he warns a Lebanon war could be next

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the current phase of fighting against Hamas in Gaza is winding down, setting the stage for Israel to send more troops to its northern border to confront the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The Iranian-backed Hezbollah began striking Israel almost immediately after Hamas’ Oct. 7 cross-border attack that triggered the Gaza …

Netanyahu says war will continue even if ceasefire deal agreed with Hamas
6 months ago

Netanyahu says war will continue even if ceasefire deal agreed with Hamas

Al Jazeera  

The Israeli prime minister reiterated he would not agree to any deal that calls for an end to the eight-month war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that he is open to a “partial” deal that would facilitate the return of some captives still held in Gaza, even if not all. Netanyahu also told Channel 14 that Israel’s “intense” …

The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza
6 months ago

The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — The fate of the proposed cease-fire deal for Gaza hinges in many ways on two men: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. He’s buying time,” said Gideon Rahat, a senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, a Jerusalem think thank, and chairman of the political science department at Jerusalem’s Hebrew …

The Latest | Hezbollah rocket barrage ups pressure on Israel as Gaza cease-fire negotiations drag on
6 months, 1 week ago

The Latest | Hezbollah rocket barrage ups pressure on Israel as Gaza cease-fire negotiations drag on

Associated Press  

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired hundreds of rockets toward northern Israel on Wednesday, hours after an Israeli airstrike killed a senior commander — the hightest-ranking member of the group to die in eight months of fighting. The pressure on Israel’s northern border came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said mediators are trying to close the deal for …

Blinken meets with Israeli opposition leaders amid Gaza truce push
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken meets with Israeli opposition leaders amid Gaza truce push

Al Jazeera  

US top diplomat pledges additional aid to Palestinians, says Hamas is the hurdle to reaching a ceasefire in Gaza. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with top Israeli opposition leaders as the United States continues to push for a truce deal in Gaza. US President Joe Biden presented a multiphased American proposal last month, saying that it would …

Blinken in West Asia to push Gaza ceasefire as Israeli troops advance
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken in West Asia to push Gaza ceasefire as Israeli troops advance

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in West Asia on Monday hoping to deliver the ceasefire that President Joe Biden proposed last month, in an all-out push by Washington to secure an end to the Gaza war. "We call upon the U.S. administration to put pressure on the occupation to stop the war on Gaza, and the Hamas movement …

Blinken Returns To The Middle East As Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Proposal Hangs In Balance
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken Returns To The Middle East As Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Proposal Hangs In Balance

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAIRO — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to the Middle East on Monday as a proposed Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal hangs in the balance after the dramatic rescue of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza in a major military raid and turmoil in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. “If you want a cease-fire, press Hamas to …

Blinken pushes Israel on postwar Gaza plans as pressure mounts on Hamas to accept cease-fire plan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken pushes Israel on postwar Gaza plans as pressure mounts on Hamas to accept cease-fire plan

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged top Israeli officials on Monday to accept and implement a plan for postwar Gaza as he pushed for more international pressure on Hamas to agree to a cease-fire proposal newly endorsed by the U.N. Security Council. On his latest urgent mission to the Middle East — his eighth since the …

Antony Blinken in Middle East, says he is focused on Gaza ceasefire deal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Antony Blinken in Middle East, says he is focused on Gaza ceasefire deal

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat says countries in the region should press Hamas to accept Biden’s ceasefire proposal. Blinken met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo on Monday, renewing US calls for the Palestinian group Hamas to accept a truce deal presented by President Joe Biden late in May. “The Secretary reiterated that the United States and other world leaders will …

Blinken meets with Netanyahu in Israel and urges Hamas to accept cease-fire proposal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken meets with Netanyahu in Israel and urges Hamas to accept cease-fire proposal

LA Times  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken disembarks from a plane in Tel Aviv, Oct. 16, 2023, from Jordan. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his latest trip to the Middle East, where America’s top diplomat urged approval of a cease-fire proposal that faced new uncertainty following Israel’s hostage rescue operation that killed …

The Biden administration says Israel hasn’t crossed a red line on Rafah. This could be why
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Biden administration says Israel hasn’t crossed a red line on Rafah. This could be why

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Acknowledging only “an uptick” in Israeli military activity, the United States has gone to lengths to avoid any suggestion that Israeli forces have crossed a red line set by President Joe Biden in the deepening offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. “I think if it weren’t an election year, you would see the president being a …

Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home after Biden’s Gaza proposal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home after Biden’s Gaza proposal

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s prime minister faced growing pressure Saturday after U.S. President Joe Biden announced a proposed agreement to end the fighting in Gaza, with many Israelis urging Benjamin Netanyahu to embrace the deal but far-right allies threatening to collapse his government if he does. Netanyahu called a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a “nonstarter” until long-standing conditions for …

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