Following his visit to Israel, Blinken emphasized that the Biden administration is strongly opposed to any plan to remove the civilian population from northern Gaza. According to Blinken, Israel has increased the amount of aid entering Gaza in response to U.S. requests, but it must do more
On September 26, a meeting between Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov is planned to be held in New York with the participation of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Press Secretary of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Aykhan Hajizade said this on Wednesday in response to a request from Trend. He noted that the meeting will take place at Blinken’s initiative.
De vredesonderhandelingen tussen Egypte, Israël, Qatar en de Verenigde Staten zijn nog in volle gang. Terwijl Israël en de VS hoopvol zijn, spreekt Hamas van "misleiding". Discussieer tot 21.00 uur mee over de verschillende geluiden en het bezoek van Blinken aan Israël.
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Prague, Czechia on the sidelines of an informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Fidan discussed opportunities to support peace and prosperity in the Caucasus region. They also efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza that secures the release of hostages, as well as the importance of increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza and preventing regional instability.
Blinken meets with PM Netanyahu in Israel, says Hamas is only reason cease-fire/hostage release deal won't be achieved ■ Israeli delegation landed in Cairo to continue truce negotiations ■ Wording of Egypt's cease-fire proposal reportedly doesn't include Israeli commitment not to return to Gaza ■ Israeli settlers attack two aid convoys en route to Gaza, Jordanian state media reports ■ Here's what you need to know 208 days into the war
Hamas sources: As condition for deal, need guarantees Israel won't cont. fighting in coming months ■ Gaza sea pier for aid deliveries to be ready in a week, Blinken says ■ Top UN court rejects request for Germany to halt military aid to Israel ■ Columbia University will expel student anti-Israel protesters occupying main campus building
Blinken: Hamas received 'extraordinarily generous' proposal ■ IDF: More aid to Gaza in coming days ■ Some EU members expected to recognize Palestinian state by end of May ■ Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry: 27 killed in IDF airstrikes on Rafah ■ Here's what you need to know 206 days into the war
The prime minister said he told the American Secretary of State that Israel 'will do it alone' if necessary, as Blinken said the invasion would further isolate Israel internationally
Russia, China veto U.S. resolution at UNSC calling for immediate cease-fire and hostage release ■ Netanyahu says he told Blinken that Israel will launch Rafah ground op with or without U.S. support ■ Blinken: Rafah op risks further isolating Israel ■ IDF says it opened new entry point for Gaza aid ■ Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia agree to take first steps towards recognizing Palestinian state ■ Here's what you need to know 168 days into the war
Blinken says Israeli ground operation in Rafah risks 'further isolating Israel around the world' ■ Two people with Kalashnikov rifles arrested in West Bank settlement ■ Russia, China veto U.S. resolution at UN Security Council calling for immediate cease-fire ■ Palestinian gunman shoots at bus near West Bank settlement, seven wounded
Gallant to Blinken: Hamas response formulated to ensure Israel's rejection, their position will prolong the war ■ UN chief 'alarmed' of IDF's expected advance to Rafah, Blinken warns Netanyahu and Gallant on the matter ■ Hamas seeks prisoner, hostage exchange and withdrawal of Israeli forces in 135-day cease-fire proposal
Blinken spoke at a press conference after meeting with Israeli officials on Tuesday. The U.S. and Israel, meanwhile, remain sharply divided on Gaza's future – particularly concerning the potential role for a revitalized Palestinian Authority, whom Blinken will meet with on Wednesday
Israel claims responsibility for assassinating the chief of Hezbollah's drone unit ■ Nine IDF soldiers killed in Gaza Strip on Monday ■ IDF launches probe to tank fire that caused death of six soldiers ■ Blinken meets with Israeli leaders in fourth wartime visit, says Israel must allow Palestinians to return to homes in north Gaza ■ Blinken calls genocide charge on Israel 'meritless,' as U.K.'s Cameron says he is 'worried' Israel may have breached international law ■ Israel's foreign ministry denies engaging in plans to transfer Gaza residents out of Strip
In his fourth Mideast visit since the war started, the U.S. is sending Blinken on his hardest mission yet – to salvage an image of victory out of Israel's destruction in Gaza. But the U.S. and Israel aren't on the same page on what that looks like
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron have discussed further support for Ukraine, as well as the situation in Gaza and the safety of shipping in the Red Sea.
Two days after the United States vetoed a proposed United Nations demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, Blinken said Israel needs to put "a premium" on protecting Gaza civilians
Two days after the United States vetoed a proposed United Nations demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, Blinken said Israel needs to put "a premium" on protecting Gaza civilians
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was wrapping up a grueling Middle East diplomatic tour on Monday in Turkey after only limited success in his furious efforts to forge a regional consensus on how best to ease civilian suffering in Gaza as Israel intensifies its war against Hamas. Blinken met in the Turkish capital of Ankara […]
De roep om een humanitaire pauze in de Gazastrook klinkt steeds luider. Blinken heeft de Libanese premier ervan verzekerd dat hij zich zal inzetten voor het beëindigen van militaire operaties in Zuid-Libanon.