Blinken arrives in Egypt as Israeli-Palestinian tensions soar
1 year, 10 months ago

Blinken arrives in Egypt as Israeli-Palestinian tensions soar

Al Jazeera  

The US secretary of state begins a Middle East visit with Israel, Palestine, Ukraine and Iran high on the agenda. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Egypt at the start of a three-day Middle East visit with Israeli-Palestinian tensions escalating and Russia’s war in Ukraine and Iran’s nuclear programme high on his agenda. Blinken’s trip had been planned with Netanyahu’s new right-wing government being the focal point, as concerns over the future of Israel’s direction and stalled peace talks with the Palestinians loomed large. The US State Department said Blinken would also call for the preservation of the status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, where Jews are not permitted to pray. The violence in Palestine is also likely to figure in talks between Blinken and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, whose country’s traditional role as a Middle East mediator has helped him remain a key US partner, despite US President Joe Biden’s criticism of his human rights record.

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US in ‘direct contact’ with Syrian rebel group, confirms Blinken
1 week, 3 days ago

US in ‘direct contact’ with Syrian rebel group, confirms Blinken

Hindustan Times  

The United States is in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which has gained control of Damascus after overthrowing the over two-decade regime of Bashar al-Assad, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken confirmed on Saturday. Blinken's visit to Baghdad was the final stop on his Middle East tour, following the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad's government …

Blinken, regional top diplomats meet in Jordan to discuss Syria’s post-Assad transition
1 week, 3 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, 3 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 …

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition
1 week, 3 days ago

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

Associated Press  

Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey met in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to assist Syria ’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad’s government a week ago. Here’s the latest: Gunmen loyal to Assad attack members of a Syrian insurgent group US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during his meeting with the …

US, Arab diplomats seek to avoid chaos in Syria after Assad's downfall as diplomats gather in Jordan
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1 week, 3 days ago

US, Arab diplomats seek to avoid chaos in Syria after Assad's downfall as diplomats gather in Jordan

Firstpost  

Geir Pedersen, the UN’s special envoy for Syria, also backed a ‘credible and inclusive’ political process to form the next government as he met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken People chant in celebration while holding flags adopted by the Syrian new rulers after their fighters ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Syria, December 12, 2024. File Image/Reuters A UN …

Blinken makes unannounced stop in Iraq amid push to stabilise post-Assad Syria
1 week, 4 days ago

Blinken makes unannounced stop in Iraq amid push to stabilise post-Assad Syria

Hindustan Times  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced stop in Iraq on Friday on his latest visit to the Middle East aimed at stabilising the situation in Syria to prevent further regional turmoil. Blinken has already been to Jordan and Turkiye on his current tour and will return to Jordan for urgent meetings on Saturday with Arab foreign ministers …

Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit to discuss Syria's future and regional security post-Assad
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1 week, 4 days ago

Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit to discuss Syria's future and regional security post-Assad

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Friday to meet Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for talks on the future of neighboring Syria US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in New York City, US, on September 23, 2024. Reuters File US Secretary of State Antony Blinken …

Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition
1 week, 4 days ago

Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition

Hindustan Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pressing ahead with efforts to unify Middle East nations in support of a peaceful political transition in Syria. Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition He is meeting on Friday with Turkey's foreign minister after talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to try to bring Turkey …

Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition
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1 week, 5 days ago

Middle East latest: Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition

Associated Press  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pressing ahead with efforts to unify Middle East nations in support of a peaceful political transition in Syria. ___ Here’s the latest: Blinken seeks to unify Middle East nations in support of a peaceful political transition in Syria ANKARA — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a visit to Turkey …

Blinken makes unannounced trip to Iraq as international community grapples with Syrian regime collapse
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1 week, 5 days ago

Blinken makes unannounced trip to Iraq as international community grapples with Syrian regime collapse

CNN  

Baghdad CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq Friday to meet with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as the international community grapples with the implications of the Syrian government’s collapse. As the US works with its key regional partners like Iraq, there is particular focus on ensuring that “any interim government also makes …

Antony Blinken heads to Middle East as US seeks role in Syria’s future
1 week, 6 days ago

Antony Blinken heads to Middle East as US seeks role in Syria’s future

Hindustan Times  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading back to the Middle East as the Biden administration tries to shape the unfolding chaos in Syria before Donald Trump returns to the White House. “The Secretary will reiterate the United States’ support for an inclusive, Syrian-led transition to an accountable and representative government,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement …

Secretary of State Blinken is returning to the Mideast in his latest diplomatic foray
1 week, 6 days ago

Secretary of State Blinken is returning to the Mideast in his latest diplomatic foray

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East this week on his 12th visit since the Israel-Hamas war erupted last year but his first since the ouster of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The State Department said Blinken would meet Jordanian officials, including King Abdullah II, in the port city of Aqaba on Thursday before flying …

Blinken and Russia’s Lavrov clash on Ukraine at a security meeting in Malta
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Blinken and Russia’s Lavrov clash on Ukraine at a security meeting in Malta

Associated Press  

VALLETTA, Malta — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov clashed Thursday indirectly with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at an annual security meeting, accusing the West of risking escalation over Ukraine but walking out before Blinken and other speakers could respond. He said the U.S. actions were driven by a desire to “return NATO to the political spotlight.” “After the …

Blinken heads to final NATO foreign ministers meeting of Biden administration with Ukraine in focus
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Blinken heads to final NATO foreign ministers meeting of Biden administration with Ukraine in focus

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading back to Europe on Monday for what will likely be the last high-level NATO meeting before the Biden administration leaves office next month. Shoring up allied support for Ukraine ahead of President-elect Donald Trump ‘s return to the White House in January will top the agenda at NATO foreign ministers meetings …

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 …

Blinken heads to last G7 meeting of Biden presidency with Ukraine and Mideast topping the agenda
1 month ago

Blinken heads to last G7 meeting of Biden presidency with Ukraine and Mideast topping the agenda

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is leaving Saturday on a diplomatic trip to Europe that includes a meeting of foreign ministers from the leading industrialized nations that will focus on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. The State Department said Blinken will participate in Group of Seven and bilateral meetings outside Rome on Monday and Tuesday …

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 …

Blinken heads to Europe for urgent Ukraine talks as Trump’s return threatens military aid
1 month, 1 week ago

Blinken heads to Europe for urgent Ukraine talks as Trump’s return threatens military aid

Firstpost  

The State Department will hold talks in Brussels on Wednesday on how to boost support for Ukraine as President-elect Trump has suggested U.S. military assistance to the country fighting off Russia’s invasion could be severely curtailed after he takes office. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Europe for urgent meetings with NATO and European Union officials on Ukraine, …

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 …

Egypt, US Discuss Ceasefire Efforts in Gaza and Lebanon
1 month, 3 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.

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 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 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, 1 week 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 …

Iran, Egypt Discuss De-escalation of Regional Tensions
2 months, 1 week ago

Iran, Egypt Discuss De-escalation of Regional Tensions

Associated Press  

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met with Egyptian officials in Cairo to discuss regional tensions and efforts to deescalate the situation. The discussions focused on efforts to prevent Israel's conflicts against Gaza and Lebanon, as well as the ongoing war in Lebanon. Both sides agreed on the necessity of establishing an independent Palestinian state as the only path to achieving …

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 …

US Secretary of State Blinken in London for talks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Secretary of State Blinken in London for talks

China Daily  

By Jonathan Powell in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-09-11 02:17 Britain's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, welcomes United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, during a bilateral meeting, in London, Britain on Sept 10. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in London for a two-day visit that includes talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer …

US Secretary of State Blinken in London for talks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Secretary of State Blinken in London for talks

China Daily  

Britain's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, welcomes United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, during a bilateral meeting, in London, Britain on Sept 10. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in London for a two-day visit that includes talks with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Blinken was set to "discuss a range of …

Blinken to discuss support for Ukraine in meetings with senior officials in London
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken to discuss support for Ukraine in meetings with senior officials in London

Hindustan Times  

By Kylie MacLellan and Daphne Psaledakis Blinken to discuss support for Ukraine in meetings with senior officials in London LONDON -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss efforts to support Ukraine in its war against Russia, as well as the response to the conflict in the Middle East, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other UK officials in London …

Blinken and British counterpart signal transatlantic unity with visit to Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken and British counterpart signal transatlantic unity with visit to Ukraine

NPR  

Blinken and British counterpart signal transatlantic unity with visit to Ukraine Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British counterpart David Lammy are raising alarms about Iranian ballistic missiles in Russia that threaten Ukraine. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: The Biden administration's top diplomat is joining his British counterpart on a trip to Ukraine this week in a sign of transatlantic unity. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Middle East Crisis Highlights: Antony Blinken speaks to G7 counterparts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Middle East Crisis Highlights: Antony Blinken speaks to G7 counterparts

Hindustan Times  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to G7's topmost diplomats after Joe Biden said he hopes Iran would step down. Middle East Crisis Highlights: Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State on Sunday spoke to the foreign ministers of G7 countries over video-call as tensions remain high in the Middle East days after the assassination of Hamas political chief …

Antony Blinken speaks with G7 Foreign Ministers, discusses Middle East as region remains on edge of war
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Antony Blinken speaks with G7 Foreign Ministers, discusses Middle East as region remains on edge of war

India TV News  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday spoke with the Foreign Ministers of G7 countries to discuss “diplomatic efforts” to prevent the escalation of brewing tensions in the Middle East involving Israel and Iran, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said. “Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with G7 Foreign Ministers to discuss diplomatic efforts to prevent the escalation of the conflict …

Secretary of State Blinken on Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal and Russia's war in Ukraine
5 months ago

Secretary of State Blinken on Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal and Russia's war in Ukraine

NPR  

Secretary of State Blinken on Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal and Russia's war in Ukraine NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Aspen Security Forum on a wide range of the most pressing diplomatic questions. DETROW: In a wide-ranging conversation with my co-host, Mary Louise Kelly, at the Aspen Security Forum, Secretary Blinken weighed in …

Blinken Says Some Of Hamas' Proposed Changes To Cease-Fire Plan Are 'Workable'
6 months, 1 week ago

Blinken Says Some Of Hamas' Proposed Changes To Cease-Fire Plan Are 'Workable'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BEIRUT — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that mediators would keep trying to close an elusive cease-fire deal after Hamas proposed numerous changes to a U.S.-backed plan, some of which he said were “workable” and some not. Hamas spokesman Jihad Taha told the Lebanese news outlet ElNashra that the “amendments” requested by the group …

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