Anthony Blinken

Blinken: Palestinian state recognition 'a rebuke to Hamas,' but hostages, ending war take priority

Recognition of a Palestinian state is necessary, not only if Israel wishes to resume normalization with Saudi Arabia. But, Blinken pointed out, recognition must be based on predetermined conditions.

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US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sits alongside him, last month.
AN ISRAELI TANK maneuvers near the Israel-Gaza border, this week. If Israel stopped the war today, Hamas would likely recruit more terrorists and replenish its arms, says the writer.

Israel-Hamas war day 328: What's happening in Israel, Gaza?

Hamas Jenin head Wassem Hazem killed • Hamas lists desired prisoners to be released in prospective deal

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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an underground terror tunnel in Gaza (illustrative)

Pressure mounts on Hamas as US proposes final hostage deal of Cairo talks

With US Secretary of State Antony Blinken set to arrive in Israel, Hamas faces intense pressure to accept a critical hostage deal. The final round of negotiations in Cairo is approaching.

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Tanks from the 401st Brigade enter eastern Rafah, May 8 2024

Israel-Hamas War Day 220: What is happening in Gaza?

IDF pushes forward in Jabalya • Ex-Mossad chief slams Biden • Blinken tells Gallant US doesn't support Rafah op.

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Blinken: Iran could be weeks away from enough nuclear material for bomb

Blinken said that the administration would consider new sanctions against North Korea as well as other possible actions against Russia.

FEBRUARY 1, 2021ByOMRI NAHMIAS, REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, LAHAV HARKOV
FILE PHOTO: Members of the media and officials tour the water nuclear reactor at Arak, Iran December 23, 2019. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Blinken stands by demand Iran return to nuclear deal before US does

"If Iran comes back into full compliance with its obligations under the JCPOA, the United States would do the same thing."

JANUARY 28, 2021ByREUTERS
US Deputy National Security Advisor Tony Blinken speaks on Syria at the White House in Washington. September 9, 2013.

New Secretary of State Blinken calls Israeli counterpart Ashkenazi

Ashkenazi congratulated Blinken on his confirmation and the two agreed to continue speaking regularly and meet in person as soon as possible, in light of coronavirus limitations.

JANUARY 27, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives for a welcome ceremony at the State Department in Washington, U.S., January 27, 2021.

The downside of Blinken’s encouraging confirmation hearing - opinion

Blinken’s remarks on the Israeli-Palestinian issue are cause for concern.

JANUARY 25, 2021ByAVI GIL
ANTONY J. BLINKEN speaks during his confirmation hearing to be secretary of state before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the US Capitol, in Washington last week.

US already in Iran deal talks, officials met in New York - report

"We'll know pretty soon if the efforts [in returning to the deal] have been successful," the source told 'Le Figaro'.

JANUARY 23, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, TOVAH LAZAROFF, REUTERS
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani attends a meeting with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, New York, US, September 25, 2019.

Biden's approach to the Middle East should be realistic, pragmatic

We know that Haines and Blinken will have critical views of Israel’s settlement policy, and Israel will need to tread carefully not to anger the administration or get off on the wrong foot.

JANUARY 21, 2021ByJPOST EDITORIAL
U.S. President Joe Biden gives a speech after being sworn in as the 46th U.S. President in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021.

Biden administration to engage with Israel, Gulf states on Iran policy

Blinken noted that in his opinion, the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran was succeeding in blocking Iran's pathways to producing material for nuclear weapons.

JANUARY 20, 2021ByOMRI NAHMIAS, REUTERS
US Deputy National Security Advisor Tony Blinken speaks on Syria at the White House in Washington. September 9, 2013.

Top incoming Biden aides say no quick Iran deal - analysis

But US, Israel conflict over Iran still likely at later date

JANUARY 20, 2021ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Antony Blinken, US President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of state, speaks as Biden announces his national security team at his transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware on November 24, 2020.