Antony Blinken
“Why aren’t you at The Hague?”: Journalist dragged from US Secretary of State briefing

Palestinian journalist Sam Husseini was manhandled by security personnel after asking questions to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Gaza ceasefire talks: Why Palestinians question the recent US proposal

The diplomatic efforts of US and Israel stand in sharp contradiction with Israel’s genocidal military operations on the ground, backed by the US

Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Doha amid flagrant Israeli atrocities

US mediators are betting on the success of the new round of negotiations in an attempt to prevent an imminent regional war from breaking out.

Without evidence, the US declares Edmundo González winner of Venezuela’s presidential elections

Days after the presidential elections took place in Venezuela, the US State Department released a statement proclaiming that the opposition candidate had won the polls

Hamas accepts UNSC ceasefire resolution, leaving the ball in Israel’s court

The US fails to backup claims that Israeli leaders support latest UNSC ceasefire resolution, introduced by the US

US officials threaten sanctions over ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

“If they’ll do this to Israel, we’re next,” US Senator says, with bipartisan support building for ICC sanctions

Glimmers of hope in Gaza ceasefire talks

During his latest visit to the region, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to blame Hamas for the stalemate in ceasefire discussions

Arab countries ask Israel to open all crossings with Gaza and demand immediate ceasefire

The Palestinian Authority criticized repeated visits made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the region as futile for failing to make Israel comply with both the UN resolutions and ICJ’s interim orders

Israel rejects Hamas’ ceasefire proposal, Netanyahu declares “no other solution” but war

Hamas had proposed a 135-day agreement which would have seen the release of all hostages in exchange for the freedom of Palestinian prisoners and “complete and sustainable calm.” The proposal was a response to the “Framework Agreement” mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US in Paris last week.

Israel launches airstrikes against Syria

Blinken has failed to achieve most of the stated goals of his repeated visits to the region since October 7 including getting commitment from Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel

Blinken’s window dressing tour of Arab capitals

Biden’s interest narrows down to prevent the war from spreading in the region lest direct American military intervention becomes necessary. The US rhetoric and diplomatic posturing largely aims at damage control in Washington’s relations with its erstwhile allies in the region.

Blinken visits West Asia for a fourth time since October 7 and refuses to support a ceasefire

Antony Blinken is using his trip to the region to issue fresh threats to resistance forces that stand with Palestinians, while failing to offer any hope for immediate peace.