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News and updates about Antony Blinken

State Department:

'We will have tough conversations about the day after the war'

State Department spokesperson confirms Blinken's latest Israel visit, says he will have tough conversations on the day after the war.

'We will have tough conversations about the day after the war'

Our grandparents understood the world better than we do

The world remains deadly for Jews, and we can only rely upon ourselves. Opinion.

Our grandparents understood the world better than we do

Blinken:

US remains committed to realization of Palestinian state

In call with Min. Gantz, US Sec. of State stresses need to avoid civilian casualties, de-escalate tensions, and promote two-state solution.

US remains committed to realization of Palestinian state

Blinken:

'Houthis attacks are a threat to more than just Israel'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Houthis drone and missile launches against Israel endanger dozens of other countries.

'Houthis attacks are a threat to more than just Israel'

Blinken:

'There's a gap between Israel's promises and its conduct'

Secretary of State claims there is a gap between Israel's intent to protect civilians in southern Gaza and the results on the ground.

'There's a gap between Israel's promises and its conduct'

Blinken:

'Israel is taking important steps to better protect civilians'

Secretary of State praises Israel's efforts to make sure there are safe areas for civilians during its offensive in southern Gaza.

'Israel is taking important steps to better protect civilians'

US announces visa ban on 'extremist settlers'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces sanctions against Jews accused of attacking Arabs in Judea and Samaria.

US announces visa ban on 'extremist settlers'

Secretary of State Blinken:

'Today's deadly shooting underscores need to remove Hamas'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel amid the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

'Today's deadly shooting underscores need to remove Hamas'

Gallant to Blinken:

Israel will defeat Hamas 'no matter how long it takes'

Israeli Defense Minister meets US Secretary of State, says Israel is in a just war against Hamas.

Israel will defeat Hamas 'no matter how long it takes'

Blinken in Tel Aviv:

'US firmly supports Israel and its right to defend itself'

Sec. of State Blinken: We support Israel's right 'to try to ensure Oct. 7 never happens again,' says 'we mourn loss of any innocent life.'

'US firmly supports Israel and its right to defend itself'

Report:

Blinken to travel to Israel next week

Axios reports Secretary of State will meet Israeli and Palestinian Arab officials to discuss the war in Gaza.

Blinken to travel to Israel next week

Blinken announces new US sanctions on Hamas

US launches 3rd round of sanctions on Hamas-affiliated individuals in response to the October 7 massacre.

Blinken announces new US sanctions on Hamas

Blinken on 'the day after the war': No reoccupation of Gaza

US Sec. of State says Gaza needs 'Palestinian-led governance,' unified 'under the Palestinian Authority.'

Blinken on 'the day after the war': No reoccupation of Gaza

“Is there any good news?”

Where is the Silent Majority? Hello out there. Rise and shine, as to the prophet Isaiah. Op-ed.

“Is there any good news?”

Blinken to Abbas:

'Gazans must not be forcibly displaced'

US Sec. of State discusses 'extremist violence against Palestinians with PA chairman after Jewish man murdered by terrorists in Samaria.

'Gazans must not be forcibly displaced'

Blinken pushes for 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza fighting

Secretary of State stresses Israel's right to defend itself but also says more needs to be done to protect civilians in Gaza.

Blinken pushes for 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza fighting

US Sec. of State Antony Blinken lands in Israel

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel together with Jack Lew, the new US Ambassador to Israel. Watch.

US Sec. of State Antony Blinken lands in Israel

US Ambassador to land in Israel on Friday

Newly-appointed US Amb. Jack Lew to arrive in Israel together with US Sec. of State Blinken, submit credentials early next week.

US Ambassador to land in Israel on Friday

State Department:

'Blinken will visit Israel, reiterate US support'

State Department releases details of Secretary of State's upcoming trip, which includes a stop in Israel.

'Blinken will visit Israel, reiterate US support'

Blinken to Herzog:

'Israel has a right to defend itself consistent with int'l law'

Secretary of State speaks by phone to President Herzog, stresses need to take precautions to minimize harm to civilians in Gaza.

'Israel has a right to defend itself consistent with int'l law'

MK responds to Blinken:

'There are only two types of Palestinians in Gaza right now'

MK Amit Halevi: There are Palestinians who support Hamas's Nazi education and who serve as human shields. We can and must bomb both.

'There are only two types of Palestinians in Gaza right now'

Blinken to Congress:

'We must both defend Israel and aid Palestinian civilians'

In op-ed, Secretary of State urges members of Congress to support defense aid to Israel.

'We must both defend Israel and aid Palestinian civilians'

Muderer! Genocide! Anti-Israel activists shout at Antony Blinken

Anti-Israel activists interrupt US Secretary of State's remarks before Senate 6 times, screeching that he has blood on his hands.

Muderer! Genocide! Anti-Israel activists shout at Antony Blinken

Iran's UN Ambassador:

'Blinken wrongly blamed us for Hamas attack'

Iran's UN Ambassador claims his country is committed to regional peace and stability after Blinken warns Iran not to attack US personnel.

'Blinken wrongly blamed us for Hamas attack'

Blinken:

'We're trying to make sure that civilians in Gaza are protected'

Secretary of State says US talks with Israel on ground incursion in Gaza are focused on the need to minimize harming of innocent civilians.

'We're trying to make sure that civilians in Gaza are protected'

Blinken:

'10 Americans remain unaccounted for'

Secretary of State welcomes release of Judith Raanan and Natalie Raanan from Hamas captivity.

'10 Americans remain unaccounted for'

Blinken:

'Israel has the right to defend itself from Hamas'

Secretary of State stresses US support for Israel in series of posts on X.

'Israel has the right to defend itself from Hamas'

Official:

Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

After meeting with Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Blinken officially announces that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday.

Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

DM Gallant to Blinken:

"This will be a long war, but we are going to win"

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hosted Secretary of State Blinken and other senior defense officials for an update on the war in Gaza.

"This will be a long war, but we are going to win"

As Biden turns against Israel, Netanyahu must stand strong

If Netanyahu fails to stand up to the United States, if he buckles, the pressure from Washington won’t stop.

As Biden turns against Israel, Netanyahu must stand strong

Warning! Here comes the Two-State Solution… again

The US should bury the Two-State Solution - out of an unsentimental dedication to its own national interests. Opinion.

Warning!  Here comes the Two-State Solution… again

Egyptian Pres. to Blinken:

Jews were not targeted in Arab countries

'I grew up in a Jewish neighborhood, Jews who lived here never suffered from oppression or persecution,' Egypt's Pres. El-Sisi says.

Jews were not targeted in Arab countries

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Blinken has emotional meeting with massacre survivors

US Secretary of State meets survivors of the Hamas massacre near the Gaza border.

Blinken has emotional meeting with massacre survivors

Secretary of State Blinken:

'As long as there is the US, Israel will never be alone'

US Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken holds a press conference in Tel Aviv in the aftermath of the Hamas massacre of 1,300 Israelis.

'As long as there is the US, Israel will never be alone'

Blinken to Herzog:

'Israel will prevail, and the US is here to help'

US Secretary of State meets Israeli President in Tel Aviv as both countries deal with aftermath of Hamas massacre.

'Israel will prevail, and the US is here to help'

Jewish and Zionist:

Blinken: I come as Secretary of State - and also as a Jew

PM Netanyahu: 'Hamas has shown itself to be an enemy of civilization. as ISIS was crushed, so too will Hamas be crushed.'

Blinken: I come as Secretary of State - and also as a Jew

Blinken to Netantyahu:

We're here, we're not going anywhere

Blinken to Netanyahu: 'Good to see you, sorry it's under these circumstances.'

We're here, we're not going anywhere

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Blinken arrives in Israel for solidarity visit

Foreign Min. Cohen receives US Sec. of State, thanks him for unambiguous support. 'We will win this war.'

Blinken arrives in Israel for solidarity visit

Blinken departs for Israel:

'Our message is simple: The United States has Israel’s back'

Secretary of State speaks before departing for Israel: We’re determined to make sure that Israel gets everything it needs to defend itself.

'Our message is simple: The United States has Israel’s back'

Ahead of Israel visit:

Blinken speaks to President Herzog

US Secretary of State reaffirms “unwavering US support for Israel’s right to defend itself".

Blinken speaks to President Herzog

US Sec. of State Blinken headed to Israel after Hamas attack

Secretary of State to personally meet with Israeli leaders to discuss response to Hamas massacre of 1,000 people.

US Sec. of State Blinken headed to Israel after Hamas attack

Haley blasts Blinken:

'Hamas and Iran are moving money around as we speak'

Nikki Haley pushes back after Blinken insists the US does not have any evidence of Iran's direct involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

'Hamas and Iran are moving money around as we speak'

Blnken: Worst attack on Israel since Yom Kippur War

US Secretary of State Blinken comments on terrorist attack, calling it 'the worst attack on Israel since the Yom Kippur war in 1973.'

Blnken: Worst attack on Israel since Yom Kippur War

Blinken to President Herzog:

The United States stands by Israel

President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, speaks to world leaders who voiced support for Israel and its right to defend itself

The United States stands by Israel

Blinken:

'Israeli-Saudi normalization would be transformative'

Secretary of State highlights profound impact an Israeli-Saudi deal would have, but acknowledges that "achieving it is not easy".

'Israeli-Saudi normalization would be transformative'

Blinken jams and sings Muddy Watters “Hoochie Coochie Man”

The Secretary of State got on stage at a State Department event to show off his musical talents.

Blinken jams and sings Muddy Watters “Hoochie Coochie Man”

Report:

Blinken signed letter recommending Israel to Visa Waiver Program

Sources tell Axios that Secretary of State recommended to allow Israel to join the US Visa Waiver Program.

Blinken signed letter recommending Israel to Visa Waiver Program

Report:

Blinken interviewed in Biden classified documents probe

Sources tell ABC News investigators have interviewed scores of witnesses in probe into Biden's handling of classified documents.

Blinken interviewed in Biden classified documents probe

Blinken:

'Palestinian issue will be part of Saudi normalization deal'

Secretary of State: Saudis told US that solving the Palestinian Arab issue is an important part of any normalization deal with Israel.

'Palestinian issue will be part of Saudi normalization deal'

Senators to Biden:

'Do not accept Israel into the Visa Waiver Program'

15 Democratic senators claim Israel is not abiding by its commitments and as such should not be accepted to Visa Waiver Program.

'Do not accept Israel into the Visa Waiver Program'

US National Security Adviser:

'Israeli-Saudi normalization not imminent'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Blinken's calls with Netanyahu and PA chairman Abbas do not indicate Saudi deal is near.

'Israeli-Saudi normalization not imminent'

US to Israel:

'Deal with Saudis must include concessions to PA'

Biden administration told Israeli government it would have to make significant concessions as part of any deal with Saudi Arabia.

'Deal with Saudis must include concessions to PA'

Blinken to Dermer:

'Israel, Palestinians should take steps to de-escalate tensions'

Secretary of State meets Minister for Strategic Affairs in Washington.

'Israel, Palestinians should take steps to de-escalate tensions'

'He was just 13 years old':

Blinken mentions stepfather's role in Bialystok ghetto uprising

US Secretary of State describes Bialystok ghetto uprising as "an act of bravery".

Blinken mentions stepfather's role in Bialystok ghetto uprising

Blinken:

'We're not currently talking about a nuclear deal with Iran'

US Secretary of State says "we’re now in a place where we’re not talking about a nuclear agreement."

'We're not currently talking about a nuclear deal with Iran'

Blinken on judicial reform:

'Major changes are best done by trying to build consensus'

Secretary of State at Aspen Security Forum: As such close friends with Israel, we share the concerns we have about the judicial reform.

'Major changes are best done by trying to build consensus'

Herzog meets Blinken:

'We'll be discussing our missing in action and POWs in Gaza'

Secretary of State tells Herzog that Israel and the US "have a unique relationship, grounded in our commitment to Israel's security."

'We'll be discussing our missing in action and POWs in Gaza'

Dan Shapiro named as US envoy to expand Abraham Accords

Secretary of State Blinken announces former US Ambassador to Israel to be appointed Senior Advisor for Regional Integration.

Dan Shapiro named as US envoy to expand Abraham Accords

Blinken:

'No agreement with Iran in near future'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel-Saudi agreement not possible while Israel has 'fire in its backyard.'

'No agreement with Iran in near future'

In conversation with FM Cohen:

Blinken 'conveys concern' over recent escalation of violence

Secretary of State says he expressed concern over recent violence as well as condolences for Israeli victims during conversation with Cohen.

Blinken 'conveys concern' over recent escalation of violence