Coverage dated October 8, 2023

Blinken deletes social media post calling for Israel-Hamas 'cease-fire'

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Confusion took over social media Sunday after Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly called for a "cease-fire" following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

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Fox News
Blinken deletes social media post calling for Israel-Hamas 'cease-fire' (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 8, 2023
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Confusion took over social media Sunday after Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly called for a "cease-fire" following Hamas' attacks on Israel.
The Daily Caller
Blinken Deletes Post Calling For ‘Cease-Fire’ Between Hamas And Israel (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Oct 8, 2023
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken appeared to have deleted a Twitter post calling for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel on Sunday.
New York Post
Blinken slammed for tweet pushing Israel-Hamas cease-fire: ‘Any actual adults in charge?’ (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 8, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Secretary of State Antony Blinken stoked swift backlash for a since-deleted social media post were he encouraged a ceasefire in Israel.