The Latest Breaking News from Antony Blinken

The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has expressed frustration at the Hamas response to the latest proposed ceasefire deal with Israel. He said that after nearly two weeks of procrastinating, instead of coming back with the word “yes”, Hamas has insisted on a series of changes – some fundamental.

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan has pushed back against assertions that Israel isn’t fully committed to the cease-fire proposal with Hamas that President Joe Biden outlined in late May at the White House

Urgent call for diligent negotiations to ensure safe return of hostages held in Gaza. Cooperation and active participation crucial for successful outcome.

US-backed ceasefire talks in flux as Hamas proposes changes. Blinken focuses on post-ceasefire plans. UN finds war crimes in Gaza.

US Secretary of State announces 0 million aid package for Gaza, urging global support in the face of worsening humanitarian crisis.

US Secretary of State Blinken expresses frustration over Hamas' changes to a ceasefire proposal, emphasizing the importance of an enduring end to the confl...

Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed says ceasefire negotiations are ongoing with room for ‘give and take’ to reach an agreement.

FRANCE 24 spoke to Dennis Ross, a former US Middle East chief negotiator, who is now a fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. The ex-US envoy said he believes that "Israel is pretty close to completing the dismantling of Hamas as a military", which is "back to…

Ongoing negotiations on a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal with Hamas, Israel, and the U.S. evaluating responses.