UK Gaza hostage relatives warn time is running out as Hamas floats ceasefire deal Plea comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns for fifth visit to region since the conflict erupted Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024
Hamas response to hostage release proposal under review by US In this informative article, we discuss the ongoing negotiations between the US, Israel, and Hamas, as they review proposals for a ceasefire and release of... Top News · Feb 7, 2024
Houthis attack ships in Red Sea; progress on Gaza ceasefire The article discusses the ongoing conflicts in Yemen and Israel as Iranian-backed Houthis continue to launch missiles in the Red Sea while US Secretary of ... Top News · Feb 7, 2024
Blinken urges Gaza ceasefire during talks in Israel The article discusses U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's talks with Israeli officials, focusing on efforts for a humanitarian pause in Gaza and negot... Top News · Feb 7, 2024
Standalone funding bill for Israel defeated amid bipartisan opposition Learn about the standalone funding bill for aid to Israel that faced opposition from lawmakers, and the uncertain future it now faces. Top News · Feb 7, 2024
Blinken in Israel to try to seal Gaza truce deal The US official arrives as reports suggest fading optimism over efforts to bring the war to a halt. Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024
Blinken In Israel For Talks On Truce Deal US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Israel on Wednesday, where he was expected to press for what he called an "essential" truce agreement as the war with Hamas entered its fifth month. International Business Times · Feb 7, 2024
Positive progress made in Israeli hostage negotiation; deal possibilities emerging Get updated on the latest developments in the Israeli hostage negotiation as Secretary of State Antony Blinken reviews a new Hamas counterproposal. Progres... Top News · Feb 6, 2024
Hamas gave a 'positive' response to a Gaza cease-fire proposal, Qatar says Hamas' reaction was generally "positive" but it still insists on a permanent cease-fire and full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, which Israel has rejected. The U.S. will discuss it with Israel. WEKU · Feb 6, 2024
Blinken reviews Hamas response, hopes for end to Gaza war Antony Blinken brings new optimism about ending the Gaza war as he heads to Israel, reviewing Hamas's response to a proposal for a ceasefire and the releas... Top News · Feb 6, 2024
Qatar says Hamas response to truce proposal ‘generally positive’ On visit to Qatar, top US diplomat Antony Blinken says Hamas’s response to a truce proposal has been shared with Israel. Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024
Israel confirms deaths of 31 hostages as Hamas responds to truce proposals Qatar says Hamas ‘generally positive’ about proposals, while pressure grows on Netanyahu government over handling of crisis The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024
Fueling Uncertainty: Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Escalate Oil prices climbed due to geopolitical tensions stemming from ongoing efforts to negotiate a Gaza truce and U.S. actions against Middle Eastern militants. International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024
Blinken arrives in Egypt on regional crisis tour pushing Gaza truce deal Top US diplomat begins yet another Middle East tour seeking to push through truce deal amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 First Thing: Three people dead as storms wreak havoc in California Nearly 38 million people under flood alerts as officials warn dangers still lurk in the waters. Plus, the research challenging the idea that ‘money buys happiness’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024 Houthis claim fresh attacks on British and US ships in Red Sea Two vessels not badly damaged but incident casts doubt on success of UK-US strikes on Yemen missile sites
The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2024 Middle East crisis: IDF reportedly believes more than a fifth of remaining Israeli hostages are dead New York Times says it has seen report from Israel military that at least 32 of the remaining hostages in Gaza are believed to be dead
Newslaundry · Feb 6, 2024 ‘Rights abuse’: US to impose visa curbs on those misusing spyware to target journalists, activists The US government will impose visa restrictions on foreigners engaged in “misuse of commercial spyware” under its new policy, said a press statement issued by US secretary Antony Blinken.
International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024 Blinken Heads To Egypt To Seek 'Enduring End' To Gaza War US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to fly to Egypt on Tuesday as part of a Middle East crisis tour seeking a new truce and "an enduring end" to the Israel-Hamas war.
The Guardian - US · Feb 5, 2024 US announces new restrictions to curb global spyware industry State department policy will allow US to impose visa restrictions on individuals involved in misuse of spyware
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024 First Thing: US Senate releases draft bill to secure aid to Ukraine and Israel Biden urges Congress to pass bill that includes measures to temporarily close US-Mexico border if more than 5,000 undocumented people cross a day. Plus, why we should prioritize friendships
Top News · Feb 5, 2024 Blinken's Visit Offers Hope for Gaza Truce Efforts Palestinians are hopeful that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit can lead to a ceasefire in Gaza before any potential military assault in Rafah.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2024 Middle East crisis: Drone strike in Syria reported to have killed six members of US-backed Kurdish-led group – as it happened Six members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have reportedly been killed at a base which also houses US forces
International Business Times · Feb 5, 2024 Blinken Heads To Mideast To Press For Truce US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will kick off another Mideast crisis tour on Monday in a bid to secure a new truce in the Israel-Hamas war, as southern Gaza saw no let-up in fighting.
International Business Times · Feb 4, 2024 Blinken Heads Back To Mideast To Press Hostage Deal US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed Sunday on a new crisis tour of the Middle East as he seeks to push forward a proposal to halt the devastating conflict in return for the release of hostages.