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Antony Blinken

Antony Blinken is a US diplomat and the current secretary of state.

Born to Jewish parents, this veteran of the US State Department has served numerous high-level functions throughout his career. In 2021, he was selected by US President Joe Biden to serve as secretary of state.

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 Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, Dec. 5, 2023.

Pentagon troubled by Israel's move to shut down UNRWA operations

 IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon. October 27, 2024.

IDF won’t withdraw from southern Lebanon without effective ceasefire deal — source

 Tzav 9 protesters outside of UNRWA Jerusalem offices, March 20, 2024.

Int’l ire at Israel for outlawing UNRWA in Jerusalem, Gaza, West Bank

 An Israeli soldier stands guard as a truck carrying humanitarian aid makes its way to the Gaza Strip at Erez Crossing in southern Israel, May 5, 2024.

Following American pressure: IDF expands humanitarian zone in Gaza

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Israel says it attacked Iran as blasts heard across Tehran, Damascus

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping speak during a plenary session in the outreach/BRICS Plus format at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 24, 2024.

Putin says Middle East nearing all-out war at BRICS summit

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.

Blinken calls for 'careful' investigation into Al Jazeera journalists linked to Hamas

A SOLDIER walks past paintings of hostages who have been held by Hamas and of those who are still captive in Gaza since the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv.

Blinken: ‘New framework' of foreign ties could help free Gaza hostages

 Trucks containing humanitarian aid from Jordan and international communities transfers into the northern Gaza Strip, October 22, 2024

Blinken hints he would restrict Israeli military aid over Gaza humanitarian crisis

 US SECRETARY OF STATE Antony Blinken arrives in Israel, pushing for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, earlier this year.

Blinken warns Israel to not escalate conflict with Iran, Hezbollah

 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves as he departs for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at Ben Gurion International Airport, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 23, 2024.

Blinken's departure delayed after sirens in Tel Aviv, central Israel

 A blast in Beirut from a reported IDF strike

Report: IDF strikes Hezbollah affiliated media building in Beirut

 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken disembarks an aircraft as he arrives in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 22, 2024.

Hostages’ families call on Blinken to leverage Sinwar elimination for a deal

By URI SELA
 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) looks on as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken gives statements to the media inside The Kirya, which houses the Israeli Defence Ministry, after their meeting in Tel Aviv on October 12, 2023.

Netanyahu, Blinken discuss Gaza's governance, hostage deal in Jerusalem

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give a joint press conference, on January 30, 2023

Netanyahu to Blinken: Assassination attempt against me can’t be ignored

 (L-R) US Department of State Antony Blinken & US President Joe Biden; Wall of hostage posters seen in the background (illustrative)

US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Israel to revive ceasefire talks

By REUTERS
 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give a joint press conference, on January 30, 2023

Blinken heads to Israel to revive Gaza ceasefire talks after Sinwar death

By REUTERS
 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne deliver remarks after meeting in Quai d'Orsay, Paris, France, September 19, 2024.

Blinken extends Middle East trip to push for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release