Tag: antony blinken
U.S. calls Venezuela opposition leader ‘president-elect’ after disputed vote
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recognized González in a post on X in which he also demanded “respect for the will” of Venezuelan voters.
U.S. tries to secure cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas as violence surges in Middle East
The U.S. is once again trying to secure a cease-fire deal in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Tel Aviv, also pushing for a deal between Israel and Hezbollah. It comes as Israel's military says Hezbollah fir...
Israel continues strikes on Gaza ahead of cease-fire talks
Israeli forces continued striking Gaza over the weekend ahead of expected cease-fire talks this week. Both Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for holding up any possible cease-fire. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Blinken heads to Israel as cease-fire talks continue
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel this weekend ahead of a high stakes meeting to secure a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, as negotiators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Secretary of State expected in Israel as peace talks continue
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected in Israel today as intense diplomacy continues, focused on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of remaining hostages. CBS News has learned that Iran is expected to delay any retaliation against Israel for kil...
Father of killed Canadian aid worker urges Blinken for a tougher U.S. stance on Israel in Gaza
“If the United States threatened to suspend aid to Israel, maybe my son would be alive today,” John Flickinger said in describing his conversation with Antony Blinken.
Groups Demand US Push UAE to Free Ahmed Mansoor, Other Rights Activists Before COP28
"The U.S. government can demand the UAE demonstrate through this high profile release its commitment to the human rights principles required for healthy civic space at this upcoming global gathering," said one campaigner.