Blinken heads to Egypt but not Israel with prospects for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal bleak
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will return to Egypt on Wednesday but his visit to the region will notably omit a stop in Israel, amid rising doubts that a ceasefire and hostage deal can be agreed to before President Joe Biden leaves office.
Hamas Signals Immediate Ceasefire Readiness Amid Stalled Gaza Talks
Hamas declared its willingness for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza based on a previous U.S. proposal, following discussions led by senior official Khalil al-Hayya with mediators from Qatar and Egypt. Despite extensive negotiations,
Israel-Hamas war: Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deals stalled despite public outrage
As the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war approaches, negotiations for the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas and a ceasefire in Gaza appear stalled despite mounting public pressure.
Blinken travels to Egypt for cease-fire talks as Israel adds new war goal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits the Middle East in his latest attempt to secure a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas with the support of Egypt and Qatar, though no breakthroughs are expected.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Blinken to travel to Egypt for fresh talks
The Israel Defense Forces said it "eliminated" the head of the Islamic Jihad militia group's southern rocket and missile unit in a Monday airstrike on a humanitarian zone in southern Gaza. Ahmed Aish Salame al-Hashash was the commander of the Islamic Jihad's rocket forces in the southern Rafah area,
Blinken to Travel to Egypt and Discuss Gaza Ceasefire
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt on Tuesday to discuss a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages with Egyptian officials, the State Department said. Washington and mediators Qatar and Egypt have for months sought to reach a deal between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas to halt the war and release Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
Blinken To Visit Egypt To Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Efforts: Spokesman
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will address Gaza ceasefire efforts with Egyptian officials this week, the State Department said Monday, as he visits the key US ally which has played an important role in truce talks.
Blinken Heads to Egypt for Talks on Gaza Cease-fire and Hostage Release
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt on Tuesday to discuss a possible Gaza cease-fire and the release of hostages with Egyptian officials, according to the State Department. The trip underscores Washington’s ongoing efforts,
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Biden’s Hopes For Gaza Ceasefire Slip Further Out Of Reach As Hamas Abruptly Makes New Demands
President Joe Biden’s hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza are slipping further out of grasp amid new demands from Hamas, ...
CNN reporter gets rare access to strip of land key to Israel-Hamas ceasefire
CNN’s Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Matthew Chance got rare access to the Philadelphi Corridor, the strip of land ...
US and negotiation partners propose 'final' ceasefire offer to end Israel-Hamas War
The U.S., Egypt, and Qatar are negotiating a new ceasefire and hostage release deal as the Israel-Hamas war nears its ...
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Qatar prioritises Gaza ceasefire amidst ongoing stalled mediation efforts
The comments by the Qatari Foreign Affairs spokesperson come as the Gulf state continues indirect mediation efforts between ...
Netanyahu is unequivocal about ceasefire and hostage agreement with Hamas: ‘There’s not a deal in the making’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday was as clear as he has ever been about how he views a ceasefire and ...
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Hamas says ready to 'immediately implement' Gaza ceasefire
International negotiators have for months attempted to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, with Netanyahu placing new demands on ...
Biden’s national security team has no imminent plans to present an updated ceasefire proposal
Joe Biden’s national security advisers have no imminent plans to present the president with an updated proposal in the Israel ...
Hamas says ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions
The Palestinian Hamas group said on Wednesday that its negotiators reiterated its readiness to implement an "immediate" ...