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  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Israel needs to pursue an “enduring strategic success” after its tactical victories against Hamas, urging it to seek a deal that would end the war in the Gaza Strip and bring back dozens of hostages. There's talk of a more limited cease-fire and hostage release Egypt has suggested the possibility of a short pause in fighting in which Hamas would release a handful of hostages and humanitarian aid deliveries would be ramped up, especially in northern Gaza, an Egyptian official told The Associated Press. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says Israel has severely restricted aid operations since the start of its offensive in Jabaliya, a densely populated urban refugee camp in northern Gaza dating back to the 1948 war surrounding Israel's creation. Northern Gaza, including Gaza City, was the first target of Israel's ground operation and has been completely encircled by Israeli forces since late last year.

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Blinken, regional top diplomats meet in Jordan to discuss Syria’s post-Assad transition
1 week, 2 days ago

Blinken, regional top diplomats meet in Jordan to discuss Syria’s post-Assad transition

Firstpost  

The end of the Assad family’s half-century rule has raised fears of further instability in the Middle East, a region already grappling with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League, and Turkey met in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba on Saturday to discuss …

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition
1 week, 2 days ago

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey …

Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — A Hamas official said Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print During that time, Israel would pull back some …

Blinken says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is 'holding' in Lebanon despite attacks
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Blinken says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is 'holding' in Lebanon despite attacks

Firstpost  

Both Israel and Hezbollah have been accusing each other of breaching the US-brokered ceasefire that came into effect last week Smoke rises over southern Lebanon, as seen from a farm in Metula, Israel, December 1, 2024. File Image/Reuters US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Wednesday said that the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is “holding” despite attacks from both warring sides. “The ceasefire …

Gaza ceasefire in sight? Hamas open to Israel's Philadelphi Corridor demand
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gaza ceasefire in sight? Hamas open to Israel's Philadelphi Corridor demand

Firstpost  

After the death of hardliner leader Yahya Sinwar and a series of setbacks, Hamas now appears to be willing to making key concessions to secure a ceasefire with Israel in the Gaza Strip Hamas appears to be open to the idea of giving up control of a key strip of land in the Gaza Strip to secure a ceasefire with …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets northern front — but not Gaza
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets northern front — but not Gaza

Politico  

“We feel this is a missed opportunity to tie in the hostages in this agreement that was signed today,” said Ruby Chen, whose son, Itay Chen, was taken hostage from an Israeli military base and has been declared dead. “Now it is winter, and all the people are drowning.” Palestinians feel resigned to continued war: The war between Israel and …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Here's why this deal has made a Gaza truce all the more unlikely
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Here's why this deal has made a Gaza truce all the more unlikely

Firstpost  

Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for potential war crimes, said that the ceasefire on the northern front would allow Israel’s military to regroup and focus on Hamas and Iran Due to Israel's ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, a truce in Gaza appears to be all the more unlikely. She is hopeful that after the ceasefire between Israel …

The ceasefire in Lebanon shows diplomacy can work – but hopes for Gaza are premature
3 weeks, 5 days ago

The ceasefire in Lebanon shows diplomacy can work – but hopes for Gaza are premature

The Independent  

It is hard to be optimistic about the situation in the Middle East. As one American headline put it, “Biden tries to go out with a Middle East miracle.” Unusually, there is a synergy between the incentives operating on him and on his successor; in that Donald Trump is, as the world knows, very much against the US financing foreign …

Despite Biden's push, ceasefire deal in Gaza unlikely due to Israel's ambitions
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Despite Biden's push, ceasefire deal in Gaza unlikely due to Israel's ambitions

Firstpost  

Netanyahu may have little political incentive to end the war, as doing so could destabilise his coalition, which includes ministers opposed to a truce with Hamas. Hamas, for its part, expressed hope that the Hezbollah ceasefire could lead to progress in Gaza A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, halting more than a year of hostilities between …

The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — For many across the Middle East, the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire came as a relief: the first major sign of progress in the region since war began more than a year ago. “Now it is winter, and all the people are drowning.” Palestinians feel resigned to continued war The war between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 7, 2023, when …

Blinken says Lebanon ceasefire talks 'in final stages'
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Blinken calls for 'real and extended pauses' in Gaza to allow humanitarian aid as US deadline expires
1 month, 1 week ago

Blinken calls for 'real and extended pauses' in Gaza to allow humanitarian aid as US deadline expires

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel on Wednesday to implement “real and extended pauses” in the fighting in Gaza to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, as a US-imposed 30-day deadline to improve conditions in the region ended today US Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks to the press following a North Atlantic Council Meeting at NATO's headquarters …

Blinken calls on Israel for extended pauses in Gaza war
1 month, 1 week ago

Blinken calls on Israel for extended pauses in Gaza war

Deccan Chronicle  

Brussels: US top diplomat Antony Blinken called Wednesday on Israel to implement "real and extended pauses" in fighting in Gaza to allow for aid deliveries, as a US-imposed deadline to improve conditions in the territory expired. Blinken said Israel had taken multiple steps to address the humanitarian crisis ahead of the deadline set by outgoing President Joe Biden's administration -- …

Blinken decides against changing military assistance to Israel: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Blinken decides against changing military assistance to Israel: Report

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has decided not to change military assistance to Israel for now, according to a report on Tuesday, citing two unnamed US officials. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has decided not to change military assistance to Israel for now, according to an Axios report on Tuesday, citing two unnamed US officials. According to a …

As Gaza deadline nears, Israel's strategic affairs minister to meet Blinken
1 month, 1 week ago

As Gaza deadline nears, Israel's strategic affairs minister to meet Blinken

Firstpost  

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer will meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday in Washington, the State Department said, as a deadline set by Washington to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza nears Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer will meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday in Washington, the State …

Israel has made progress in getting aid into Gaza, but more needs to be done, says US
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel has made progress in getting aid into Gaza, but more needs to be done, says US

Firstpost  

While Israel has made progress on ramping up the supply of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, much more remains to be done, said US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin Israel has made some progress in getting more humanitarian assistance into Gaza Strip, but much more needs to be done, said US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. The comment comes …

U.S. says Israel to open new Gaza crossing as aid deadline looms
1 month, 2 weeks ago

U.S. says Israel to open new Gaza crossing as aid deadline looms

The Hindu  

Israel has informed the United States that it will open an additional crossing for aid into Gaza, the U.S. State Department said Thursday, as a U.S.-imposed deadline looms next week. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin have given Israel until November 13 to improve the humanitarian situation in the war-besieged Gaza Strip or risk the withholding …

Indirect truce talks possible only if Israel stops pounding Lebanon: Hezbollah chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indirect truce talks possible only if Israel stops pounding Lebanon: Hezbollah chief

India Today  

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Wednesday that only developments on the battlefield, not political moves, would bring an end to the hostilities between the Lebanese armed group and the Israeli military. In a pre-recorded televised address, Qassem said there would be a road to indirect negotiations through the Lebanese state only if Israel decided to stop its attacks on …

Egypt, US Discuss Ceasefire Efforts in Gaza and Lebanon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Egypt, US Discuss Ceasefire Efforts in Gaza and Lebanon

China Daily  

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed efforts toward ceasefires in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. They condemned Israel's blocking of humanitarian aid and measures against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and called for concerted international efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire, establish a truce, fully …

US, Israel, and Lebanon: Progress Made in Ceasefire Talks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US, Israel, and Lebanon: Progress Made in Ceasefire Talks

Deccan Chronicle  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that negotiators have made good progress toward a deal that would bring a ceasefire in Israel's offensive in Lebanon. Blinken said that Washington is working hard on concluding arrangements on a deal that would include the withdrawal of Shiite militia Hezbollah from the border region with Israel.

Qatari, US to Continue Gaza Ceasefire Talks Until the Last Minute
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Qatari, US to Continue Gaza Ceasefire Talks Until the Last Minute

Firstpost  

Qatari foreign ministry assures that it will work until the last minute to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite the upcoming US presidential election. The ministry emphasizes that the mediation process is not affected by the upcoming elections and that it is committed to finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict.

Israel, Hamas Signal Openness to Talks on Gaza War as Tel Aviv Directs Its Wrath towards Hezbollah
Trending News
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Egypt's readiness to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza hinges on Israel's commitment to a comprehensive peace plan
Trending News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Egypt's readiness to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza hinges on Israel's commitment to a comprehensive peace plan

Firstpost  

Egypt and Israel are reportedly close to reaching a deal on the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip. The talks, taking place in Cairo, focus on the release of the 12 Israeli citizens currently held captive in the Hamas-controlled territory. Both sides are reportedly willing to compromise, with Israel demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza …

Blinken's Qatar Talks: Exploring New Frameworks for Gaza Ceasefire
1 month, 4 weeks 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
Trending News
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's Visit to Tel Aviv Interrupted by Projectile Incident
Trending News
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 Visit to Tel Aviv: Sirens Echo as Israel and Hamas Clash
2 months ago

Blinken's Visit to Tel Aviv: Sirens Echo as Israel and Hamas Clash

India TV News  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Tel Aviv is cut short as air raid sirens echo across the city. Blinken urges Israel to pursue an enduring strategic success after its recent tactical victories against Hamas, urging an end to the war and the release of dozens of hostages before leaving for Saudi Arabia.

Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew cease-fire efforts after the killing of Hamas leader
2 months ago

Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew cease-fire efforts after the killing of Hamas leader

The Independent  

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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?
Trending News
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 …

Biden to Send Blinken to Israel: A Step Towards Peace in the Middle East
2 months ago

Biden to Send Blinken to Israel: A Step Towards Peace in the Middle East

Live Mint  

President Joe Biden has announced that he will send Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel as part of efforts to end the ongoing war with Hamas. Blinken will head to the region in four or five days, his 11th trip to the region since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. He will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to …

Peace still elusive as fears grow of another catastrophe
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Peace still elusive as fears grow of another catastrophe

China Daily  

By PAN JIE | China Daily | Updated: 2024-10-08 07:00 Syrian children sit in a makeshift camp in Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday, after being displaced by Israeli airstrikes. And we Li Xinggang, a researcher at the Institute for Studies on the Mediterranean Rim at Zhejiang International Studies University, told China Daily, "By saying 'another Gaza', it is more like a …

As Israel's fight with Hezbollah heats up, people of Gaza fear being forgotten
2 months, 4 weeks ago

As Israel's fight with Hezbollah heats up, people of Gaza fear being forgotten

The Independent  

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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 …

Israeli defense chief says a temporary truce with Hamas is possible. Ending the war is another story
3 months, 1 week ago

Israeli defense chief says a temporary truce with Hamas is possible. Ending the war is another story

The Hindu  

Israel’s Defence Minister says the window is closing on an opportunity to reach a temporary cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that he believes could also bring calm to the country’s volatile northern border with Lebanon. Mr. Gallant has been quoted in Israeli media as saying that Israel could withdraw from the corridor for six weeks — to allow …

US to Present Gaza Proposal ‘in Coming Days,’ Blinken Says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US to Present Gaza Proposal ‘in Coming Days,’ Blinken Says

Live Mint  

-- The US, Qatar and Egypt will present a new cease-fire proposal to Israel and Hamas in the coming days, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, as the Biden administration struggles to find a way to end the war in the Gaza Strip. “We’re in very active discussions, first of all, with our partners in this effort, Egypt and …

Israel’s Netanyahu demands open-ended control of Gaza’s border with Egypt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel’s Netanyahu demands open-ended control of Gaza’s border with Egypt

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel must keep open-ended control of Gaza’s border with Egypt, digging in on his stance on an issue that has threatened to derail cease-fire efforts. The question of Israeli control of the Philadelphi corridor –- a narrow strip of land along Gaza’s border with Egypt, seized by troops in May …

Israel's Netanyahu sets condition to leave Gaza: ‘Until that happens, we're there’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel's Netanyahu sets condition to leave Gaza: ‘Until that happens, we're there’

Hindustan Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel must keep open-ended control of Gaza’s border with Egypt, digging in on his stance on an issue that has threatened to derail cease-fire efforts. The question of Israeli control of the Philadelphi corridor –- a narrow strip of land along Gaza’s border with Egypt, seized by troops in May –- has …

Israel’s Netanyahu demands open-ended control of Gaza’s border with Egypt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel’s Netanyahu demands open-ended control of Gaza’s border with Egypt

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel must keep open-ended control of Gaza’s border with Egypt, digging in on his stance on an issue that has threatened to derail cease-fire efforts. The question of Israeli control of the Philadelphi corridor — a narrow strip of land along Gaza’s border with Egypt, seized by troops in May — has …

Hope for a ceasefire in Gaza has never felt more distant
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Hope for a ceasefire in Gaza has never felt more distant

The Independent  

In Lebanon, the sky flashed red above the blasted southern neighbourhoods. Lammy warned this was a “dangerous moment for the Middle East”, while Blinken called the talks “maybe the last” opportunity to pull the region back from the brink, free the hostages and secure a ceasefire. “Particularly Biden’s failure to exercise any meaningful leverage over prime minister Netanyahu, whose intransigence …

Netanyahu vows to maintain Israeli presence in Gaza
4 months ago

Netanyahu vows to maintain Israeli presence in Gaza

China Daily  

People stand in front of a school building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike at the al-Rimal neighborhood in Gaza City, on Aug 20, 2024. JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told hostage families on Tuesday that he is uncertain whether a deal with Hamas will be reached, emphasizing that Israel will not relinquish control of two corridors in the …

Netanyahu vows to maintain Israeli presence in Gaza
4 months ago

Netanyahu vows to maintain Israeli presence in Gaza

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-21 09:44 People stand in front of a school building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike at the al-Rimal neighborhood in Gaza City, on Aug 20, 2024. JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told hostage families on Tuesday that he is uncertain whether a deal with Hamas will be reached, emphasizing that Israel will not relinquish control …

Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning ‘time is of the essence’
4 months ago

Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning ‘time is of the essence’

New Indian Express  

DOHA, Qatar: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his ninth visit to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began without securing any major breakthrough for a cease-fire deal, warning on Tuesday that “time is of the essence” even as Hamas and Israel signaled that challenges remain. After meetings in fellow mediating countries Egypt and Qatar, Blinken said …

Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning ‘time is of the essence’
4 months ago

Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning ‘time is of the essence’

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his ninth visit to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began without securing any major breakthrough for a cease-fire deal, warning on Tuesday that “time is of the essence” even as Hamas and Israel signaled that challenges remain. Americans have little alternative to continuing to push Israel and …

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 …

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 …

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