Antony Blinken
Israel must present its own plan for Gaza, or the world will do it for them - opinion
Israel can either lead or be led. It can shape the outcome of this war and the future of Gaza and of this conflict, or it can wait until everyone else decides for them.
Iran had deal with European officials of enrichment at less than one percent, Blinken says
Antony Blinken: US, partners 85% done on Gaza ceasefire before Trump
Blinken's critique of Trump omits vital details about Obama's failings with Iran - opinion
Hamas rejects US ‘bridging’ offer as Blinken lands in Israel to advance hostage deal
The US proposal essentially corresponds to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of a permanent ceasefire and a refusal to allow for the IDF to fully withdraw from Gaza, Hamas said.
In the shadow of genocide: Remembering 10 years of Yazidi struggle
A decade after ISIS’s genocidal campaign, the Yazidi community remains deeply scarred, struggling with displacement, mental health issues, and ongoing sectarian conflict.
Blinken approves sale to Israel of military equipment worth over $20b.
While approving weapons to Israel, Washington has also tried to arrange a ceasefire deal in Gaza that would potentially stave off a wider Middle East war.
Biden: Iran could hold back on attack if Gaza deal reached
McGurk, Hochstein to visit the Middle East, while Blinken’s trip was reportedly nixed.
US: Hostage deal not done because Israel and Hamas haven’t said yes
US hopes that a ceasefire will also end the cross-border violence between the IDF and Hezbollah along Israel’s northern border.
‘Hostage deal fate in Sinwar’s hands,’ Blinken says
“We're doing everything we can, both to avoid escalation” and “to bring the ceasefire agreement to a conclusion,” Blinken said adding that “We won't stop until we get there.”
Blinken to G7: Iran, Hezbollah may begin attack on Israel on Monday - report
Unlike the Iranian strike against Israel on April 13, the possible scenarios are less clear.
Netanyahu says Israel on high alert, US intensifies diplomatic efforts
“Israel is in a state of very high readiness for any scenario. We will exact a very high price for any act of aggression against us from any quarter whatsoever,” Netanyahu said.
US not involved in assassination of Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh - Blinken
"I've learned over many years never to speculate on the impact one event may have on something else," Blinken said.
US will help Israel defend itself in Lebanon war, Austin says
“We remain concerned about the potential of this escalating into a full fight. And I don't believe that a fight is inevitable,” US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said.
