Antony Blinken

November 30, 2023 | |

Israel Extends Pause in Fighting by One Day

Israel and Hamas agreed on November 30 to extend by one day the pause in the fighting in Gaza. As part of this pause, Hamas will release 10 innocent hostages and the bodies of three...

November 30, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Terror attacks amid continued ‘pause’ in Gaza fighting

On the morning of Thursday, November 30, two terrorists attacked a bus stop at the entrance to Jerusalem, killing three Israelis and wounding several others. The two terrorists, brothers from...

November 30, 2023 | |

Israel SitRep: Nov. 30, 2023

Israel SitRep: Nov. 30, 2023 Terror Attacks in Jerusalem and West Bank: Early on Thursday, two terrorists carried out a shooting attack at a bus stop at the entrance to Jerusalem. Brothers Murad Namr,...

November 29, 2023 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

How dare these Western pro-Hamas liberals say they speak for me, an Arab who has suffered from Islamic terror

I often ignore conspiracy theories and their peddlers, going by George Bernard Shaw’s advice “Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty, and the pig likes it.” That’s why when watching a short...

November 25, 2023 | |

Palestinian Authority Sidesteps Gaza Governance

U.S. and European officials have been pushing Israel to consider having the Palestinian Authority (PA) govern the Gaza Strip if Israel removes Hamas from power. Secretary of State...

November 24, 2023 | Natalie Ecanow |

Al Jazeera Must Register as a Foreign Agent of Qatar

Standing in a Gaza hospital this month, an elderly man with a bandaged arm told an Al Jazeera reporter a simple fact: “As for the resistance [Hamas], they come and hide among the people.” The man added: “They can go to hell and hide there.” The reporter promptly turned his back on the man and changed the subject.

November 21, 2023 | Orde Kittrie, Steven W. Pelak

The US should immediately prosecute culpable Hamas leaders

Publicly available evidence demonstrates that Hamas’s principal leaders, including those residing in Qatar and Turkey, are responsible for the ongoing hostage taking of U.S. citizens in violation of...

November 12, 2023 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Palestinians don’t want to govern Gaza — here’s why

Gaza “must include Palestinian-led governance” and be “unified with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority,” according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The only problem is Palestinians...

November 9, 2023 | |

UAE Building Field Hospital in the Gaza Strip 

Latest Developments The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is building a field hospital in the Gaza Strip, sending a total of 16 cargo planes full of supplies, equipment, and building material to Egypt as of...

November 7, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran begins diplomatic offensive against Israel and US

The key leaders in Iran’s efforts are President Ibrahim Raisi and chief diplomat Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

November 7, 2023 | David R. Shedd, Ivana Stradner

Russia’s Second Front in Europe

The West Must Stop Putin From Provoking Conflict in the Balkans

November 6, 2023 | |

Israel SitRep: Nov. 6, 2023

Israel SitRep Nov. 6, 2023 The IDF Divides Gaza into North and South, Seizes Weapons, and Takes Control of a Hamas Outpost On November 5, IDF forces reached the coastline of the Gaza Strip, segmenting...

November 5, 2023 | |

Blinken Probes Abbas on PA Role for Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid a brief visit to Ramallah on November 5 to discuss developments in Gaza and a possible role for the Palestinian Authority (PA) in post-war...

November 3, 2023 | |

Blinken Calls for “Pauses” in Gaza War

Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks on November 3 after arriving in Israel for the fourth time since October 7. In his speech, Blinken outlined three priorities:...

November 3, 2023 | |

Israel SitRep: Nov. 3, 2023

Today’s Issue: Hezbollah Intensifies Attacks Ahead of Nasrallah Speech Hezbollah Intensifies Attacks Ahead of Nasrallah Speech Hezbollah claimed on November 2 that it launched two explosives-laden...

November 2, 2023 | |

Israel SitRep: Nov. 2, 2023

“The second war against the Jews,” Clifford D. May, The Washington Times “Nasrallah’s Big Speech,” Jonathan Schanzer, Commentary “Biden Administration...

November 1, 2023 | |

Blinken to Visit Israel and Jordan as Iran-Backed Groups Threaten Regional War

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit Israel and Jordan on November 3 as Israeli troops conduct ground operations against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. The...

November 1, 2023 | |

Israel SitRep: Nov. 1, 2023

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October 31, 2023 | |

U.S. Seeks to Help Americans Leave Gaza

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told CNN on October 29 that Washington is trying to secure “the safe passage of any American in Gaza who wants to leave.” U.S. authorities...

October 31, 2023 | |

China Pledges Closer Iran Ties Amidst Middle East Instability

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber on October 27 and affirmed Beijing’s commitment to strengthening its “comprehensive strategic...