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

Israeli helicopters struck Gaza's Rafah on Thursday, residents said, with Hamas militants reporting street battles in the southern city after top US diplomat Antony Blinken said a truce was still possible.

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a truce and hostage release deal to end the Gaza war was still possible, wrapping up a Middle East tour as deadly fighting rocked the Palestinian territory.

Hamas reiterates commitment to comprehensive agreement with just demands, criticizes Israeli government, and calls for US pressure in negotiations.

World Health Organization chief Tedros says 8,000 children under age five in Gaza diagnosed with acute malnutrition.

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.