Antony Blinken
Blinken: I warned Netanyahu Israel could lose young Republicans and evangelicals
Speaking at the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Washington, Blinken recalled a conversation with Netanyahu in the spring of 2024 about the political consequences of the war.
Blinken denies telling Qatar to delay Israel-Hamas hostage mediation
'Apocalyptic wasteland': Biden admin. blocked warning on deteriorating Gaza situation after Oct. 7
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
When asked by Amanpour if this information had been shared with American or Israeli officials, Blinken said he "didn't know for sure."
Antony Blinken: US, partners 85% done on Gaza ceasefire before Trump
Blinken noted that while he understood people's frustration and emotions after October 7, he believed more pressure should have been put on Hamas.
Blinken's critique of Trump omits vital details about Obama's failings with Iran - opinion
What Blinken’s essay leaves out is that Obama employed weak negotiating tactics that allowed Tehran to evade several key issues.
State Department officials worked against Israel during war, former envoy says - report
Former Israeli Ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog, also explained that there were severe tensions between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu.
PA 'ready to accept responsibility in Gaza Strip'
"The Palestinian government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibilities in the Strip," their statement said.
Victory over Hamas was never going to be decisive - opinion
The hostage deal proves what has been known since October 7. Hamas will not simply disappear, and Israel will have to continue its fight against the terrorist group in the future.
Grapevine January, 17 2025: Beyond euphoria
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Reporters castigating Israel and US support ejected from Blinken’s final press briefing
Following the interruptions, Blinken answered a series of questions about Israel, expressing confidence that an announced ceasefire would move forward on Sunday.
Blinken on ceasefire: 'I am confident and fully expect the implementation will begin on Sunday'
"So on the ceasefire, yes, I am confident, and I fully expect that implementation will begin, as we said on Sunday," Blinken said. "
US President Joe Biden announces Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal
Biden said the elements of this deal were what he laid out in detail this past May, which was embraced by countries around the world and endorsed overwhelmingly by the UN Security Council.
