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Blinken heads to Hamas mediator Qatar on Gaza truce push

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Thursday to key Hamas mediator Qatar as he seeks momentum to end the Gaza war following Israel's killing of the

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  1. Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew cease-fire efforts after the killing of Hamas leader

    Headline from 13News Now Norfolk ·

  2. Blinken: Israel taking steps to address Gaza humanitarian crisis; U.S. military aid still at stake

    Headline from UPI ·

  3. Newest

    Blinken heads to Hamas mediator Qatar on Gaza truce push

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

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  1. The Republic

    Blinken heads to Mideast for 11th time since Gaza war; prospects for a truce remain uncertain (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading again to the Middle East, making his 11th trip to the region since the Gaza war erupted last year and as Israel steps up attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

  2. Al-Monitor

    Blinken back to Middle East to push for Gaza truce (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken left for the Middle East Monday on a new push for an elusive Gaza ceasefire two weeks before US elections, seeing a new opportunity from Israel's killing of Hamas's leader.

  3. CNN

    Blinken heads to Middle East with hopes receding for a quick diplomatic breakthrough following Sinwar’s death (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Monday for Israel and other unspecified countries in the Middle East as the United States seeks to move forward on efforts to resolve the conflict in the wake of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

  4. 13News Now Norfolk

    Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew cease-fire efforts after the killing of Hamas leader (opens 13News Now Norfolk)

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    13News Now Norfolk's feed description

    The visit comes as Israel is expected to attack Iran in response to a ballistic missile strike earlier this month, further expanding the conflict in the middle east.

  5. Al-Monitor

    Blinken in Israel to push for Gaza truce (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Tuesday to push for a ceasefire in Gaza after his administration called for an end to the war in Lebanon "as soon as possible".It is his 11th trip to the Middle East since Hamas's attack on Israel more than a year ago triggered the Gaza war, and…

  6. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: State Department holds briefing as Blinken returns to Middle East (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading again to the Middle East, making his 11th trip to the region since the Gaza war erupted last year and as Israel steps up attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

  7. Al-Monitor

    Blinken urges Israel to 'capitalise' on Sinwar death and reach Gaza truce (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday to seize on the killing of Hamas's leader to work towards a Gaza ceasefire.Blinken also pressed for more aid to be allowed into the Palestinian territory as concerns rise for tens of thousands of civilians t…

  8. The Guardian

    Antony Blinken visits Israel in renewed US push for Gaza ceasefire (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Secretary of state expected to meet Benjamin Netanyahu and will also stress need for more aid to reach Gaza

  9. Foreign Policy

    Blinken Hopes to Leverage Sinwar’s Death in Diplomatic Trip to Israel (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Foreign Policy's feed description

    The United States’ top diplomat aims to restart Gaza cease-fire negotiations and hostage release talks as well as address Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

  10. Washington Times

    Blinken in Israel as U.S. looks to renew cease-fire efforts after the killing of Hamas leader (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. The U.S. hopes to revive cease-fire efforts after the killing of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but so far all the warring parties appear to be digging in.

  11. West Hawaii Today

    Blinken heads to Mideast for another push for elusive ceasefire (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    WASHINGTON/BEIRUT — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to the Middle East on Monday to make another push for an elusive ceasefire, seeking to kickstart negotiations to end the Gaza war and defuse the spillover conflict in Lebanon.

  12. Fox News

    Blinken arrives in Israel as Biden-Harris admin faces scrutiny over compromising Jerusalem’s security (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived for talks with Israel on his 11th trip there since October 2023. The Jewish state is fighting a seven-front war against Iran-backed proxies.

  13. Voice of America

    Blinken visiting Israel with focus on deescalating conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    US pushing Israel to improve humanitarian access to Gaza

  14. Time

    Blinken Arrives in Israel to Revive Ceasefire Efforts (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The U.S. Secretary of State is hoping to revive longshot ceasefire efforts after the killing of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

  15. WHDH Boston

    Blinken heads to Middle East with hopes receding for a quick diplomatic breakthrough following Sinwar’s death - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Monday for Israel and other unspecified countries in the Middle East as the United States seeks to

  16. New York Post

    Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew cease-fire efforts after the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

  17. Al Jazeera

    Blinken arrives in Israel amid missiles in bid to revive ceasefire push (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Israel and Hezbollah swap strikes as US secretary of state launches long-shot ceasefire plan.

  18. WMUR

    Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew cease-fire efforts (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

  19. NBC News

    Blinken makes clear to Israel that steps so far to increase aid in Gaza are insufficient (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    TEL AVIV — Israeli leaders told Secretary of State Antony Blinken Tuesday that it is not Israel’s policy to isolate northern Gaza, a senior State Department official said even as the United Nations reported its requests to bring desperately needed humanitarian assistance to the area continued to be …

  20. UPI

    Blinken: Israel taking steps to address Gaza humanitarian crisis; U.S. military aid still at stake (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel had taken action on implementing a set of U.S. demands on enabling more humanitarian assistance to reach people who need it in Gaza, but more was needed.

  21. Digital Journal

    Blinken heads to Hamas mediator Qatar on Gaza truce push (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Thursday to key Hamas mediator Qatar as he seeks momentum to end the Gaza war following Israel's killing of the

  22. Voice of America

    Blinken meets with Qatari officials in push to resolve conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Lebanon says three soldiers killed in Israeli airstrike, while medics in Gaza say at least 16 people died in Israeli attack on school used as shelter

  23. Al-Monitor

    Blinken in Qatar for Gaza mediation push (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Qatar for talks on Thursday with the key mediator on the war in Gaza, as he seeks momentum for a ceasefire after Israel's killing the leader of Hamas.After meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Blinken flew to Saudi Arabia and…

  24. UPI

    Blinken announces $135 million in U.S. aid for Palestinians after Qatar talks (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    In Doha Thursday U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Qatar's Prime Minister on efforts to end the Gaza war and free hostages. Blinken announced $135 million in U.S. aid to Palestinians.

  25. Al-Monitor

    US, Qatar announce new Gaza talks as Blinken eyes new options (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    The United States and Qatar on Thursday announced a resumption of negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said mediators were exploring new options after months of failing to seal a US-led plan.

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