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The Latest Breaking News from Antony Blinken

A ceasefire deal is here. For Gaza, the Middle East and the world, the future remains unknown

The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhile

The Guardian - US · Jan 16, 2025

Biden Hails Gaza Deal, Says Worked With Trump

US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday a "full and complete" ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the first part of their peace accord, and said he had acted as "one team" with incoming leader Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025

US Secretary Of State Outlines Post-Ceasefire Plan For Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken outlines expected developments post-ceasefire and hostage deal between Hamas and Israel, emphasizing cessation of firi...

Antony Blinken Praises Sen. Marco Rubio As Likely Successor

Outgoing Secretary of State Blinken praises Sen. Rubio's foreign affairs expertise and leadership qualities in an interview.

First Thing: Hopes rise for Gaza ceasefire as Blinken says it is ‘closer than it’s ever been’

The secretary of state said that the negotiations were ‘right on the brink’ on Tuesday. Plus, Pete Hegseth grilled on sexual assault and drinking claims

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

US calls for post-conflict vision as Gaza ceasefire nears

Hamas has recruited nearly as many fighters as it has lost amid Israel’s war on Gaza, US official says.

Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025

International aid organisations welcome ceasefire deal – as it happened

Netanyahu says ‘final details’ of deal still being worked on; two American hostages to be free in first phase, reports say

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2025

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Secretary Blinken Outlines Post-War Gaza Plans

Secretary of State Blinken's detailed plans for post-war Gaza, emphasizing international collaboration, ceasefire efforts, and the path to sustainable peace.

Mediators Make Final Push For Gaza Truce Deal

Mediators were making a final push Wednesday to seal a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, after a Qatari official involved in the talks expressed hope an agreement could be reached "very soon".

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025

Antony Blinken heckled by protesters during Gaza ceasefire news conference

This is the moment US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heckled during a news conference in Washington.

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

Blinken Advocates Post-War Gaza Plan For Lasting Peace

Secretary Blinken's Gaza plan for post-war reconstruction and governance, emphasizing regional stability and peace efforts.

US Secretary Of State Outlines Post-War Gaza Recovery Plans

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's detailed plans for post-war Gaza, emphasizing the need to prevent a power vacuum and proposing an interim administra...

Gaza ceasefire ‘closer than ever’ as US says truce between Israel and Hamas could ‘come anytime’

First phase of agreement likely to involve release of 33 Israeli hostages and up to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

Blinken Proposes UN Role, Palestinian State Path In Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday proposed international security forces and temporary UN leadership to stabilize post-war Gaza but said Israel in turn must agree on a pathway to a Palestinian state.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025

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Hostage And Ceasefire Deal Ready For Implementation If Hamas Agrees

US Secretary of State Blinken expresses confidence in reaching a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, highlighting ongoing negotiations and optimism for a peace...

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

Watch live: Blinken presents post-war plan for Gaza at Atlantic Council

Watch live as Antony Blinken makes a case for post-war reconstruction in Gaza on Tuesday, 14 January, as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is as “close as it has ever been”, according to Qatari negotiators who have been hosting talks.

Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Before Trump's Return

The launch came as Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya visited South Korea for a series of meetings with top officials, with the Asian neighbours seeking to boost bilateral ties before Trump returns to office next week.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025

North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.

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The Conversation · Jan 13, 2025

US secretary of state has an expansive job that could make or break peace deals and key foreign alliances

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, will testify before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee as part of his confirmation process on Jan. 15, 2025.

US Secretary Of State Praises Trump Team For Hostage Resolution

US Secretary of State Blinken commends Trump and envoy for their role in securing hostage resolution and ceasefire in the Middle East.

US Secretary Of State Praises Trump And Envoy For Partnership

US Secretary of State commends Trump and Witkoff for their role in advancing efforts to secure a hostage and ceasefire resolution in the Middle East.

Latin Times · Jan 13, 2025

'60 Minutes' Airs Footage Showing Palestinian Children Playing with U.S. Bombs in 'Devastated' Gaza Strip

CBS News' "60 Minutes" aired footage of the Gaza Strip shot months ago, in which children can be seen playing with ammunition casings in a war-torn Gaza.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

‘If you are black, you are finished’: the ethnically targeted violence raging in Sudan

Refugees tell of attacks on darker-skinned people and non-Arab groups by Rapid Support Forces and its allies in Darfur

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025

37 Killed In North Syria Clashes Between Pro-Turkey, Kurdish Forces: Monitor

Battles between Turkish-backed groups, supported by air strikes, and Kurdish-led forces killed 37 people on Thursday in Syria's northern Manbij region, a war monitor said.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025

Blinken Seeks To Avert Syria Turmoil With Europeans On Final Trip

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heading on Thursday to Rome for talks with European counterparts on bringing stability to Syria in the face of flare-ups with Turkey, capping what is likely his final trip.

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