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Israel-Gaza war: ‘sense of urgency’ to secure immediate ceasefire, says Blinken – as it happened

US secretary of state, who is visiting the region, says Egyptian mediators have spoken to Hamas

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2024

US In Gaza Ceasefire Push With UN Vote, Mideast Tour

The United States stepped up pressure Monday for a Gaza ceasefire with a call for a UN Security Council vote on a truce as it redeployed Washington's top diplomat to the region scarred by eight months of war.

International Business Times · Jun 10, 2024

Blinken Returns To Mideast As Israel Politics Scramble Push For Truce

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heading back to the Middle East on Monday to push a ceasefire plan, but Israeli politics and silence from Hamas raised further questions on whether he can succeed.

International Business Times · Jun 10, 2024

US On Diplomatic Offensive To Sway Hamas On Deal

The United States is waging a diplomatic offensive to persuade Hamas to accept a ceasefire plan laid out by President Joe Biden, working with the United Nations and world leaders favorable to the Palestinians.

International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024

US Vows Solidarity As Tiananmen Square Leaders Plea To Keep Memory Alive

The United States vowed Tuesday to never stop promoting human rights in China 35 years after the bloody crackdown in Tiananmen Square, as the protest movement's exiled leaders pleaded for action to help keep the memory alive.

International Business Times · Jun 4, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: Biden only published partial version of Gaza ceasefire proposal, says Netanyahu – as it happened

Israel’s PM says US president only published some of the detail in his plan to wind down war in Gaza and says return of hostages key to any discussions

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024

Biden sees Hamas as ‘only obstacle’ to Gaza ceasefire deal

US President Joe Biden told Qatar's emir Monday that Hamas was the only obstacle to a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel, and urged him to press the militant group to accept it, the White House said. An Israeli government spokesperson had earlier quoted Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu as saying that…

France 24 · Jun 3, 2024

Mediators Press Israel, Hamas To Agree To Truce Proposal

Fresh strikes were reported in the Gazan city of Rafah overnight into Monday, as mediators urged Israel and Hamas to agree to a truce and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden.

International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024

Israeli captive families call on government to accept Biden plan for Gaza

Hamas open to plan announced by Biden ‘based on foundation of permanent ceasefire, complete withdrawal’ from Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2024

Israel Pounds Gaza After Biden Outlines Ceasefire Plan

Israeli forces hammered Rafah in southern Gaza with tanks and artillery Saturday, hours after US President Joe Biden said Israel was offering a new roadmap towards a full ceasefire.

International Business Times · Jun 1, 2024