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US and Qatar:

'No party should take steps to undermine a deal'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, speak ahead of Doha summit, warn all sides not to undermine Gaza ceasefire talks.

'No party should take steps to undermine a deal'

Blinken delays Middle East trip amid regional uncertainty

US Secretary of State will not travel to the region as planned due to the uncertainty about the situation, according to Barak Ravid of Axios.

Blinken delays Middle East trip amid regional uncertainty

'Disregard for status quo'

Blinken blasts Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

US Secretary of State criticizes National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av: These provocative actions only exacerbate tensions at a pivotal moment.

Blinken blasts Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Report:

Blinken to visit Israel as part of Middle East trip

Barak Ravid of Axios reports US Secretary of State Antony will visit Qatar, Egypt and Israel, but the trip is not yet final.

Blinken to visit Israel as part of Middle East trip

US won't sanction Netzach Yehuda battalion

Secretary of State Antony Blinken informs Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that he decided to end the investigation into the IDF’s "Netzach Yehuda" battalion for human rights violations in Judea and Samaria.

US won't sanction Netzach Yehuda battalion

Blinken to both Iran and Israel:

'No one should escalate this conflict'

US Secretary of State calls on both Iran and Israel to avoid escalating conflict in the Middle East: Our commitment to Israel's security is ironclad but further attacks only perpetuate conflict.

'No one should escalate this conflict'

Blinken warns:

'The Middle East is at a critical moment'

US Secretary of State calls on parties in the Middle East to work to ease tensions, claims a Gaza ceasefire would unlock possibilities for more enduring calm.

'The Middle East is at a critical moment'

Iran warns pilots to avoid airspace as Middle East awaits attack

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday an attack could happen within 24 to 48 hours.

Iran warns pilots to avoid airspace as Middle East awaits attack

Report:

Blinken told G7 Iran could attack Israel as early as Monday

Axios reports that US Secretary of State told his counterparts from the G7 countries that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could start as early as Monday.

Blinken told G7 Iran could attack Israel as early as Monday

Blinken: U.S. not responsible for Haniyeh killing- That's Too Bad

Showing weakness in the face of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps outrage does not bring security; it encourages aggression. Opinion.

Blinken: U.S. not responsible for Haniyeh killing- That's Too Bad

Blinken urges:

'Stop the escalatory actions, we need a ceasefire'

US Secretary of State urges all parties in the Middle East to make efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

'Stop the escalatory actions, we need a ceasefire'

Blinken: US uninvolved in death of Hamas leader

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stresses importance of ceasefire in Gaza, says US was not involved in elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Blinken: US uninvolved in death of Hamas leader

US, Australia, India, Japan demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

'The Quad,' made up of the US Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan, published a joint statement demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the creation of a Palestinian state.

US, Australia, India, Japan demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Blinken:

'Iran could be weeks away from enough uranium for a bomb'

US Secretary of State says Iran is capable of producing fissile material for use in a nuclear weapon within "one or two weeks," points accusing finger at Trump for withdrawing from 2015 deal.

'Iran could be weeks away from enough uranium for a bomb'

White House meeting:

Commitment to Israel's security, preventing nuclear Iran

US officials Jake Sullivan and Antony Blinken, and Israeli officials Ron Dermer and Tzachi Hanegbi meet to discuss war in Gaza, efforts to secure diplomatic solution to Hezbollah conflict, allow Israelis and Lebanese to return home safely.

Commitment to Israel's security, preventing nuclear Iran

Hostage release discussed

Blinken meets Hanegbi and Dermer

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Blinken "discussed practical solutions to resolve the remaining issues on the table in ongoing ceasefire negotiations".

Blinken meets Hanegbi and Dermer

Lawmakers to Blinken:

'Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel'

Bipartisan letter signed by 28 Members of Congress urges State Department to address Turkish President’s hostility toward Israel and continued support of Hamas terrorists.

'Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel'

Blinken:

'We have yet to see Israel’s plans for post-war Gaza'

US Secretary of State says Washington told the Israelis to develop their own plans for Gazan reconstruction but "we’ve not seen enough of that".

'We have yet to see Israel’s plans for post-war Gaza'

Blinken to Gallant:

Important to avoid further escalation of the conflict

During meeting with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Washington, US Secretary of State calls for diplomatic resolution that allows both Israeli and Lebanese families to return to their homes.

Important to avoid further escalation of the conflict

Blinken to Israeli officials:

It is important to avoid further escalation in Lebanon

US Secretary of State meets Israel’s National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, reiterates "the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security."

It is important to avoid further escalation in Lebanon

GOP lawmakers to Blinken:

How will you prevent Gaza aid from reaching Hamas?

House Republicans write letter to Secretary of State, demand to know the Biden administration's strategy for keeping Gaza aid package out of Hamas' hands.

How will you prevent Gaza aid from reaching Hamas?

Netanyahu:

'Inconceivable for US to hold up munitions for Israel during war'

PM says he discussed efforts to remove 'bottlenecks' on US munitions shipments to Israel with Secretary of State Blinken.

'Inconceivable for US to hold up munitions for Israel during war'

Palestinian Arabs furious with Blinken for blaming Hamas

According to the PFLP, Gaza will continue to be a 'cemetery for invaders' and any Arab or international force will be considered an 'invading force.'

Palestinian Arabs furious with Blinken for blaming Hamas

Report:

Blinken pressed Netanyahu to release frozen PA tax revenues

The Biden administration is furious with Finance Minister Smotrich's decision to freeze tax revenues collected for the Palestinian Authority.

Blinken pressed Netanyahu to release frozen PA tax revenues

Dennis Ross:

'Blinken should say Hamas said no, not that it's stalling'

Former US diplomat and Middle East envoy says US should be increasing pressure on Hamas after terror group plays mind games rather than accept Biden ceasefire.

'Blinken should say Hamas said no, not that it's stalling'

Blinken:

'Hamas's actions ensure war will go on'

US Secretary of State criticizes Hamas for taking nearly 2 weeks to respond to ceasefire proposal, upping demands after previous demands met, but reiterates call for a deal.

'Hamas's actions ensure war will go on'

Blinken:

'Everyone has agreed, now it's on Hamas to accept this proposal'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asks, 'Will Hamas do what’s necessary to move this to a better place, to help end the suffering of people, to bring real security to Israelis and Palestinians alike?'

'Everyone has agreed, now it's on Hamas to accept this proposal'

Blinken meets opposition MKs, Pres. Herzog

US Sec. of State Antony Blinken meets with Pres. Herzog and MKs Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid. Gantz: 'I emphasized US role in preventing escalation on northern border.'

Blinken meets opposition MKs, Pres. Herzog

Blinken meets Netanyahu, pushes for Biden's ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State meets Israeli PM after arriving in Israel, says America's commitment to Israel's security and that nothing like October 7 ever happen again is ironclad.

Blinken meets Netanyahu, pushes for Biden's ceasefire deal

Blinken:

'Israel accepted deal, Hamas are the ones who didn't respond'

In Egypt ahead of visit to Israel, US Secretary of State says 'everyone is waiting' for Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal and release the hostages.

'Israel accepted deal, Hamas are the ones who didn't respond'

US official:

Successful rescue operation complicates efforts to reach a deal

Ahead of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel, the Biden administration seems to see the successful operation, which rescued four hostages, in a negative light.

Successful  rescue operation complicates efforts to reach a deal

Blinken:

'We will not rest until every hostage is returned home'

Secretary of State welcomes operation to rescue four hostages, calls on Hamas to accept Biden proposal: The only thing standing in the way of achieving this ceasefire is Hamas.

'We will not rest until every hostage is returned home'

Blinken to visit Israel for the eighth time since October 7

Blinken, who will also visit Egypt, Jordan and Qatar, is expected to push the outline for a ceasefire and hostage release deal which President Joe Biden unveiled last week.

Blinken to visit Israel for the eighth time since October 7

We lose. They win. Is that Blinken’s deal? Gee, thanks

Our enemies will never give up, unless we pound them in the dust. Opinion.

We lose. They win. Is that Blinken’s deal? Gee, thanks

Gallant to Blinken:

'We won't stop the war until the hostages return'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel is working on setting up an alternative to Hamas rule in Gaza.

'We won't stop the war until the hostages return'

Blinken to Israeli ministers:

'The onus is on Hamas to accept the deal'

Secretary of State speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz in the wake of the three-phase plan presented by President Biden.

'The onus is on Hamas to accept the deal'

Blinken:

'Israel must come up with a post-war plan for Gaza'

US Secretary of State warns that the absence of a post-war plan could trigger lawlessness, chaos and a comeback by Hamas.

'Israel must come up with a post-war plan for Gaza'

Rabbis commend Blinken for commitment to sanction ICC

The Coalition for Jewish Values, representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis, praises US Secretary of State for saying he will work with Congress to sanction the ICC over Israel warrants.

Rabbis commend Blinken for commitment to sanction ICC

Blinken Senate testimony disrupted by anti-Israel activists

Anti-Israel activists call US Secretary of State the 'butcher of Gaza' during Senate Foreign Relations Committe hearing.

Blinken Senate testimony disrupted by anti-Israel activists

Statement by PM Binyamin Netanyahu

There is no alternative to military victory

The full translated text of PM Netanyahu's statement in response to Defense Min.Gallant's talk with Antony Blinken, after which, despite Netanyahu's request for victory before announcements, Gallant called on the PM to declare that Israel won't rule Gaza after the war.

There is no alternative to military victory

Secretary of State Blinken:

'We do not and will not support Israeli reoccupation of Gaza'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel must work to find an alternative for Hamas since 'it cannot – and says it does not want responsibility for Gaza.'

'We do not and will not support Israeli reoccupation of Gaza'

Blinken:

'Shared values have forged a strong friendship'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has published a special congratulatory message for Israel's 76th Yom Ha'atzmaut in the shadow of the war.

'Shared values have forged a strong friendship'

Defense Min. to Blinken: Israel committed to the goals of the war

As Israel marks Memorial Day, Defense Min. Yoav Gallant stresses importance of Rafah operation in call with US Sec. of State Antony Blinken.

Defense Min. to Blinken: Israel committed to the goals of the war

Blinken to Gallant:

'US opposes major military ground operation in Rafah'

Secretary of State speaks with Defense Minister, underscores "urgent need to protect civilians and aid workers in Gaza".

'US opposes major military ground operation in Rafah'

Blinken:

'Hamas will remain no matter what Israel does in Rafah'

US Secretary of State reiterates administration's opposition to Israel's crushing of the last 4 Hamas battalions in Rafah, demands plan for 'day after.'

'Hamas will remain no matter what Israel does in Rafah'

Blinken on Netanyahu:

'People say things, let's focus on what they're doing'

US Sec. of State Antony Blinken answers questions on Israel-Hamas war, urges focus on PM Benjamin Netanyahu's actions, instead of on his promises to invade Rafah.

'People say things, let's focus on what they're doing'

Blinken:

'The deal is there, Hamas should take it'

Secretary of State speaks to reporters, reiterates position about Rafah operation: We cannot, will not support a major military operation in Rafah absent an effective plan to make sure that civilians are not harmed.

'The deal is there, Hamas should take it'

Gallant to Blinken:

'Determined to bring back the hostages, ready to go into Rafah'

The Defense Minister and US Secretary of State toured Kibbutz Nir Oz and the Kerem Shalom Crossing and discussed the hostage negotiations and humanitarian aid efforts.

'Determined to bring back the hostages, ready to go into Rafah'

Netanyahu to Blinken:

'We will not accept a deal that ends war'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made to the Prime Minister clear that the US objects to an operation without an executable plan to protect the civilian population and evacuate civilians.

'We will not accept a deal that ends war'

PM Netanyahu meets US Sec. of State Blinken in Jerusalem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, hold private meeting at Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, to be followed by expanded meeting.

PM Netanyahu meets US Sec. of State Blinken in Jerusalem

Blinken speaks with protesters demanding hostages' release

'We will not rest until everyone – man, woman, soldier, civilian, young, old – is back home,' US Sec. of State Antony Blinken promises.

Blinken speaks with protesters demanding hostages' release

Sec. of State blames Hamas

Blinken to Herzog: 'No delays, no excuses' for ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel, meets Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv to discuss ongoing war with Hamas. 'Only reason deal wouldn't be achieved is because of Hamas.'

Blinken to Herzog: 'No delays, no excuses' for ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel

Blinken will meet Netanyahu tomorrow to discuss war against Hamas, efforts to free the hostages, and aid to Gaza.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel

Blinken:

Hamas has to decide quickly on 'very generous' deal

US Secretary of State says a lot of progress has been made towards normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, presses for hostage deal at World Economic Forum in Riyadh

Hamas has to decide quickly on 'very generous' deal

During Middle East trip:

Blinken to visit Israel this week

State Department announces that Secretary of State will visit Israel and Jordan after he visits Saudi Arabia on his Middle East trip which concludes on Wednesday.

Blinken to visit Israel this week

Blinken:

'Saudi-Israel normalization before Gaza ceasefire is possible'

Secretary of State says it could be possible to roll out a framework for the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia along with a two-state solution proposal before a Gaza ceasefire is in place.

'Saudi-Israel normalization before Gaza ceasefire is possible'

Report:

Biden Admin. won't sanction Netzach Yehuda Battalion

US Secretary of State Blinken writes to House Speaker Johnson that in light of Israeli commitment to fix issues in battalion accused of human rights abuses, the battalion will not be sanctioned.

Biden Admin. won't sanction Netzach Yehuda Battalion

Biden appointment:

Lise Grande new Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues

President of the United States Institute of Peace appointed to position created in aftermath of October 7 massacre.

Lise Grande new Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues

Blinken:

'No announcement on Netzach Yehuda today, but stay tuned'

US Secretary of State tells reporters an announcement is expected “in the days ahead” on whether to restrict assistance to the IDF's Netzach Yehuda Battalion.

'No announcement on Netzach Yehuda today, but stay tuned'

Minister Gantz to Blinken:

'Sanctions on Netzach Yehuda - a double mistake'

The National Unity Party chair asked the US Secretary of State to reconsider sanctions on the IDF unit since they would hurt Israel's legitimacy and have no justification since Israel has a strong and independent judiciary.

'Sanctions on Netzach Yehuda - a double mistake'