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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 …

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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 …

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Blinken says US not involved in killing of Hamas political chief Haniyeh
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Blinken says US not involved in killing of Hamas political chief Haniyeh

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat says he will not speculate on ramifications of Haniyeh’s killing as fears of greater escalation surge. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, also promised “harsh punishment” for Israel in retaliation for the assassination, saying it is Tehran’s duty to avenge Haniyeh. Reporting from the Lebanese capital Beirut on Wednesday, Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr said recent responses to …

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Blinken says some Hamas changes to Gaza ceasefire proposal ‘not workable’
6 months, 1 week ago

Blinken says some Hamas changes to Gaza ceasefire proposal ‘not workable’

Al Jazeera  

Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed says ceasefire negotiations are ongoing with room for ‘give and take’ to reach an agreement. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that some of the amendments proposed by Hamas to the United States’ proposal for a truce in Gaza are not “workable”, but efforts to reach an agreement are continuing. Speaking from Doha alongside …

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Israel cannot win Gaza war without ‘day-after’ plan, Blinken warns
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel cannot win Gaza war without ‘day-after’ plan, Blinken warns

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat says that, without a strategy to govern and stablise Gaza, Hamas or something ‘worse’ will re-emerge after war. Speaking at a news conference in the Moldovan capital Chisinau on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it was “imperative” for Israel to have a plan to ensure the defeat of Hamas and restore security and governance in …

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Blinken delivers some of the strongest U.S. criticism of Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza
7 months, 1 week ago

Blinken delivers some of the strongest U.S. criticism of Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza

LA Times  

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken speaks at a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Friday in Washington. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administration’s strongest public criticism yet of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza, saying Israeli tactics have meant “a horrible loss of …

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Blinken is sitting on staff recommendations to sanction Israeli military units
8 months ago

Blinken is sitting on staff recommendations to sanction Israeli military units

Raw Story  

A special State Department panel recommended months ago that Secretary of State Antony Blinken disqualify multiple Israeli military and police units from receiving U.S. aid after reviewing allegations that they committed serious human rights abuses. But Blinken has failed to act on the proposal in the face of growing international criticism of the Israeli military’s conduct in Gaza, according to …

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Blinken meets with Arab officials, calls for ‘enduring end’ to Gaza crisis
9 months ago

Blinken meets with Arab officials, calls for ‘enduring end’ to Gaza crisis

Al Jazeera  

US secretary of state holds talks with Egyptian president and crown prince of Saudi Arabia in latest Middle East tour. In his talks with the Saudi crown prince in Jeddah, Blinken “underscored the importance of urgently addressing humanitarian needs” in Gaza, the State Department said in a statement. “Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to achieve an enduring end …

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Blinken heads to Egypt to seek 'enduring end' to Gaza war
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken heads to Egypt to seek 'enduring end' to Gaza war

New Indian Express  

Gaza Strip : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to fly to Egypt on Tuesday as part of a Middle East crisis tour seeking a new truce and "an enduring end" to the Israel-Hamas war. Blinken spoke with the Saudi crown prince about "the urgent need to reduce regional tensions", according to State Department spokesman Matthew Miller. Israel's …

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‘Still no endgame’ as Blinken concludes latest Middle East tour: Analysts
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Still no endgame’ as Blinken concludes latest Middle East tour: Analysts

Al Jazeera  

Critics question whether Blinken’s trip is an exercise in ‘face-saving’ as US faces criticism over stance in Gaza war. Blinken also hailed Israel’s announcement that it would begin to shift some troops out of Gaza, describing it as a transition to a “lower-intensity phase” in the enclave. “Whether it’s chosen roles or understood roles.” Another ‘performative’ trip Nevertheless, Landis at …

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US top diplomat Blinken meets Abbas, discusses Palestinian statehood
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US top diplomat Blinken meets Abbas, discusses Palestinian statehood

Al Jazeera  

US secretary of state travelled to the occupied West Bank during his fourth trip to the region since the Gaza war began on October 7. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, where the two leaders discussed post-war plans for Gaza, including steps towards the establishment …

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U.S. secretary of State rallies Mideast leaders to prepare for Gaza’s postwar future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. secretary of State rallies Mideast leaders to prepare for Gaza’s postwar future

LA Times  

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday during a weeklong trip aimed at calming tensions across the Middle East. U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said Monday that four key Arab nations and Turkey have agreed to begin planning for the reconstruction and governance of Gaza once Israel’s war against …

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Blinken meets Jordanian and Qatari leaders on new Mideast push to keep Gaza war from spreading
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken meets Jordanian and Qatari leaders on new Mideast push to keep Gaza war from spreading

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — On another urgent diplomatic mission to the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Sunday with Arab partners to press for their help in tamping down resurgent fears that Israel’s three-month war against Hamas in Gaza could spread. After a day of talks with Turkish and Greek leaders in Istanbul and Crete, Blinken met with …

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Antony Blinken Defends Lone U.S. Veto On UN Cease-Fire Resolution For Gaza
1 year ago

Antony Blinken Defends Lone U.S. Veto On UN Cease-Fire Resolution For Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the U.S. government’s decision to, for the second time, veto the United Nations Security Council’s resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, as Israel continues to kill and displace tens of thousands of Palestinians. But on Sunday ― the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ― Blinken defended …

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Blinken sees goals largely unfulfilled in Mideast trip, even as Israel pledges to protect civilians
1 year ago

Blinken sees goals largely unfulfilled in Mideast trip, even as Israel pledges to protect civilians

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to the Mideast this week pressing for agreements to extend the Gaza cease-fire, step up the release of hostages held by Hamas and limit Palestinian civilian casualties if fighting with Israel resumed. And, it remained uncertain if Israel would follow through on commitments to protect Palestinian civilians from …

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Blinken trip to the Middle East leads to nowhere, as expected
1 year, 1 month ago

Blinken trip to the Middle East leads to nowhere, as expected

China Daily  

A handout picture released by Iraq's Prime Minister's Media Office on Nov 5, 2023 shows Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Baghdad. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his four-day trip to the Middle East on Monday and returned with, what all parties called, "empty hands". When Blinken arrived in …

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US says it will retaliate if American forces are attacked in Middle East
1 year, 2 months ago

US says it will retaliate if American forces are attacked in Middle East

Al Jazeera  

US diplomat Blinken was speaking as the possibility of the conflict spreading across the Middle East rises. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that Washington is prepared to retaliate if US troops are targeted in the course of the Israel-Hamas war, as the possibility of the conflict spreading across the Middle East rises. “We are taking steps …

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Blinken says the crossing to Egypt will open to aid as Israel prepares to strike Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Blinken says the crossing to Egypt will open to aid as Israel prepares to strike Gaza

NPR  

Blinken says the crossing to Egypt will open to aid as Israel prepares to strike Gaza Enlarge this image toggle caption Mahmoud Khaled/Getty Images Mahmoud Khaled/Getty Images JERUSALEM — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza will reopen to humanitarian aid for Palestinians currently under siege by Israeli forces. Israeli military …

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Secretary of State Blinken's diplomatic efforts to contain Middle East conflict
1 year, 2 months ago

Secretary of State Blinken's diplomatic efforts to contain Middle East conflict

NPR  

Secretary of State Blinken's diplomatic efforts to contain Middle East conflict NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's Michele Kelemen about Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to the Middle East in the midst of war between Israel and Hamas. With an Israeli ground offensive likely imminent, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spent the past few days flying around the …

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U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin tells Israel PM Netanyahu ‘we have your back’
1 year, 2 months ago

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin tells Israel PM Netanyahu ‘we have your back’

The Hindu  

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin told Israeli leaders that “we have your back” as he reaffirmed U.S. support in the first week of their war against the militant Hamas group. Before the press conference, Mr. Austin met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reassuring him, “As the president said, we have your back.” He added, “We do stand with you, Mr. …

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Israel to host US, Arab diplomats in ‘Abraham Accords’ summit
2 years, 9 months ago

Israel to host US, Arab diplomats in ‘Abraham Accords’ summit

Al Jazeera  

Meetings will include US Secretary of State Blinken, diplomats from Arab states that have normalised ties with Israel. Israel said it will host a “historic summit” beginning on Sunday, with the participation of top diplomats from the United States and three Arab states with which it has normalised ties. In a separate development, Jordanian state media said King Abdullah II …

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EAM Jaishankar holds meet with counterparts of US, Israel, UAE; complementary capabilities discussed
3 years, 2 months ago

EAM Jaishankar holds meet with counterparts of US, Israel, UAE; complementary capabilities discussed

India TV News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held a virtual conference with his counterparts from the US, Israel and the UAE, ​agreeing to utilise complementary capabilities to fulfill overlapping interests and strengthening the strategic partnership at a quadrilateral level. Jaishankar, who is currently on a five-day visit to Israel, was accompanied by the home nation's Foreign Minister, Yair Lapid, during the …

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Blinken visits Egypt, Jordan to support Israel-Hamas ceasefire
3 years, 6 months ago

Blinken visits Egypt, Jordan to support Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Jordan on the last leg of a regional tour to bolster a ceasefire reached last week between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian faction that runs the besieged Gaza Strip. After meeting el-Sisi, Blinken said both “believe strongly that Palestinians and Israelis deserve equally to live in safety and security”, and …

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Biden discusses Gaza ceasefire with Egypt’s President el-Sisi
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden discusses Gaza ceasefire with Egypt’s President el-Sisi

Al Jazeera  

Phone call between US president and Egyptian counterpart comes as Secretary of State Blinken is heading to region. US President Joe Biden has thanked Egypt for “its successful diplomacy” and coordination with the United States to reach a ceasefire to end 11 days of Israeli military attacks on the Gaza Strip and rocket-fire towards Israel. In a statement on Monday, …

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