Antony Blinken
'Apocalyptic wasteland': Biden admin. blocked warning on deteriorating Gaza situation after Oct. 7
Three months after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and Israel's entry into the Gaza Strip, the internal message laid out in gruesome detail scenes observed by United Nations staff.
Israel must present its own plan for Gaza, or the world will do it for them - opinion
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 makes unannounced Iraq visit as part of Syria diplomacy push
A US official told Reuters that Washington sees this moment as an opportunity to further push back Iran's influence in the region.
Blinken, in Turkey, discusses Islamic State in Syria, Gaza ceasefire
Blinken's conversation with the Turkish diplomat comes in the midst of his Middle East tour to bolster a united front with Arab and Turkish allies in the region.
Turkey, US discuss possible roles in Syria's future, foreign minister says
He added that possible Turkish and US roles for Syria's future were among the topics they discussed.
US supports Syrian-led transition after Assad’s fall: Blinken
Blinken calls Assad’s fall a turning point, urging rights protection and a Syrian-led transition.
Blinken: Ceasefire oversight mechanism 'is working'
Blinken said he would not speculate about "what's going to happen in the future" and that he can only talk about the clear interests of the parties.
Antony Blinken: Lebanese ceasefire could have 'very positive effects' on ending conflict in Gaza
"So if this is finally agreed, and if this goes forward, it is the answer to the problem that has bedeviled the area for a couple of decades," Blinken said.
Blinken: US to track Israel’s Gaza aid distribution, urges war pause for relief
"Israel has to meet these [humanitarian] responsibilities, and we will be tracking this every single day," Blinken said.
Pentagon troubled by Israel's move to shut down UNRWA operations
Defense Secretary Austin's opposition to Knesset's UNRWA legislation highlights potential legal ramifications for Israel.
IDF won’t withdraw from southern Lebanon without effective ceasefire deal — source
“I do not see the army exiting until there is a permanent ceasefire and an effective solution” the source said.
Int’l ire at Israel for outlawing UNRWA in Jerusalem, Gaza, West Bank
International backlash erupts as Israel passes legislation to shut down UNRWA operations, with US warning of 'implications' while EU and allies condemn move amid Gaza humanitarian crisis.
