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.
International backlash erupts as Israel passes legislation to shut down UNRWA operations, with US warning of 'implications' while EU and allies condemn move amid Gaza humanitarian crisis.
Additionally, the movement of Palestinians from north to south will be allowed.
Barnea to meet Burns in Doha to renew hostage talks • IAF intercepts suspicious aerial threat • IDF announces three dead soldiers
Blinken and Netanyahu discuss Iran's attacks on Israel as Putin warns of Middle East edging toward large-scale conflict.
In Doha, Blinken advocates for journalist safety as Qatar defends Al Jazeera against allegations of Hamas ties.
He hinted at the possibility that the release of the captives would be part of a regional deal.
Blinken raised the issue during his conversations in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
“It's also been an imperative for us to try to make sure that this conflict doesn't spread."
The Israel Police noted that it had received reports of shrapnel falling in Herzliya and Ramat Hasharon and that a vehicle had sustained damage.
Shrapnel falls on central Israel after Hezbollah rockets • IDF confirms potential Hezbollah successor Hashem Safieddine killed
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