Blinken to Gallant:
'Alternatives exist to a ground invasion of Rafah'
US Secretary of State meets Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates US opposition to a major ground operation in Rafah.
US Secretary of State meets Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates US opposition to a major ground operation in Rafah.
US Secretary of State explains why US abstained and allowed the UN Security Council to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan.
The U.S. secretary of state’s warnings to Israel are music to Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s ears. Opinion.
Secretary of State speaks to reporters after meeting Netanyahu: We share Israel’s goal of defeating Hamas, but a major military ground operation in Rafah is not the way to do it.
Israeli PM Netanyahu, US Sec. of State Blinken, meet in Tel Aviv; expanded meeting expected later on Friday.
US Secretary of State says the United States and Saudi Arabia have made "good progress" in talks on normalizing ties between the kingdom and Israel.
Secretary of State optimistic that deal is close: If Hamas cares about the people it purports to represent, then it would reach an agreement.
US Secretary of State adds Israel to Middle East trip, will visit for a few hours on Friday.
US Secretary of State's Mideast trip will include a short visit to Israel, reports say.
US Secretary of State meets Bahraini Crown Prince in Manama to discuss potential ceasefire-hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
US Secretary of State Antony says Israeli plan needs to ensure civilians in Rafah are appropriately cared for once they are out of harm's way.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed humanitarian efforts in Gaza and said that they will improve once there is a ceasefire. 'Does Hamas want to end the suffering that it's provoked?'
Those even peripherally connected to an ideology bent on exterminating us don’t deserve our compassion, Mr. Blinken. Follow the Megillah, not the New Age.
Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of State in Washington. State Department: The Secretary underscored the importance of reaching an agreement to achieve the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
According to Prof. Eugene Rostow, the co-author of the November 22, 1967 UN Security Council Resolution 242: “Jews have the same right to settle in the 'West Bank' as they have in Haifa.” Op-ed.
US Secretary of State reiterates the Biden administration’s commitment to a Palestinian state in conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister.
It may be tempting to try to force the creation of a Palestinian state now because of the US presidential elections, but the only path to peace requires years of hard work, not easy ‘solutions’ that will only lead to more violence if implemented now. Op-ed.
Figures from the Republican Party blast Secretary of State who reversed predecessor Mike Pompeo's policy on Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.
Secretary of State reverses policy set by predecessor Mike Pompeo, says Washington views the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as “inconsistent with international law”.
That President Biden and his fumbling foreign policy team led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken can make this type of declaration is consistent with the way the administration and its policies have been run over the last three years. Opinion.
Secretary of State tells Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during meeting that the US does not agree with his comparing Israel's actions in Gaza to those of Hitler.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, alongside the Foreign Ministers of India and germany, said that Israel's attempts to ease humanitarian suffering in Gaza have been insufficient.
US Secretary of State: Virtually every Arab country now genuinely wants to integrate Israel into the region to normalize relations.
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Munich
What is really on trial at the IJC - and what does Biden mean by "over the top"? After all, if israelis are really mass murderers, they are pretty bad at it. Op-ed.
The move comes as Prime Minister Netanyahu urged the US to find alternatives for the organization in light of its participation in the October 7th massacre.
Prime Minister Netanyahu told Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel would not launch an operation in Rafah before coordinating with Egypt.
Secretary of State says Saudi Arabia is still willing to normalize ties with Israel, but is demanding that a path be found for the establishment of a Palestinian state.
PA chairman urges the Biden administration to allow humanitarian aid, food and medicine to enter the Gaza Strip and to provide water, electricity and fuel.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses the press in Tel Aviv after meeting with President Herzog, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and members of Israel's war cabinet.
President Herzog met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken who is in Israel for the 6th time since the October 7th massacre.
The US Secretary of State is on a trip to the Middle East which will include a stop in Israel.
State Department spokesperson says Secretary of State will continue diplomatic efforts to reach hostage release deal during his next visit.
US Sec. of State says situation in Middle East most volatile 'since at least 1973,' announces trip to Israel.
A prisoner exchange deal could still be possible despite Hamas demanding a complete end to the war and Israeli withdrawal, something Israel has already defined as a deal-breaker.
Secretary of State calls on UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” to address allegations its staff were involved in October 7 attack.
US Secretary of State says "important, productive work has been done" on a deal to free the hostages still being held by Hamas.
Secretary of State and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation discuss the conflict in Gaza.
Israel needs to stop suffering its many delusions about the United States now that the Biden/Blinken Administration – despite the lip service that it provides Israel as it fights its war in Gaza, has exposed its own agenda. Op-ed.
After all, Israel signed the Oslo Accords, left Gaza, signed a peace treaty with the country that allowed Hamas to smuggle weaponry into Gaza, and reduced the size of the IDF, so why not give Blinken's plan a try? Satire.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed Israel among other topics in an on-stage conversation with NYT journalist Thomas Friedman.
Secretary of State in message to families of hostages: We will not rest until you are reunited with your loved ones.
Obsessional hostility has even infected counterterrorism experts. Op-ed.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shocked the Cabinet ministers by announcing a decision regarding aid to Gaza that they had not made themselves.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ministers must remember that Israel is not an American vassal state. Op-ed.
Blinken met with PA Chairman Abbas and told him that he supports steps that would lead to an independent Palestinian state.
Secretary of State tells NBC News the US remains hopeful Hamas will resume negotiations on hostage releases even after elimination of its second-in-command.
Secretary of State Blinken speaks to press after meeting Israeli leaders to discuss the war with Hamas, says Gazans must be allowed to return to their homes.
Israeli Defense Minister meets US Secretary of State in Tel Aviv, emphasizes pressure on Iran can prevent a regional escalation.
Pres. Isaac Herzog calls out 'hypocrisy of South Africa,' says Israel will 'proudly present our case of using self-defense under our most inherent right under international humanitarian law' in ICJ.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses Saudi-Israel normalization during meeting with Saudi Crown Prince.
Secretary of State expected to push Israeli officials on the need to do more to protect civilians in the Gaza Strip.
King Abdullah II warns Secretary of State of "catastrophic consequences of the continuing war in Gaza”.
State Department spokesperson confirms Blinken's latest Israel visit, says he will have tough conversations on the day after the war.
The world remains deadly for Jews, and we can only rely upon ourselves. Opinion.
In call with Min. Gantz, US Sec. of State stresses need to avoid civilian casualties, de-escalate tensions, and promote two-state solution.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Houthis drone and missile launches against Israel endanger dozens of other countries.
Secretary of State claims there is a gap between Israel's intent to protect civilians in southern Gaza and the results on the ground.
Secretary of State praises Israel's efforts to make sure there are safe areas for civilians during its offensive in southern Gaza.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces sanctions against Jews accused of attacking Arabs in Judea and Samaria.