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.
Iran had deal with European officials of enrichment at less than one percent, Blinken says
When asked by Amanpour if this information had been shared with American or Israeli officials, Blinken said he "didn't know for sure."
Antony Blinken: US, partners 85% done on Gaza ceasefire before Trump
Blinken's critique of Trump omits vital details about Obama's failings with Iran - opinion
State Department officials worked against Israel during war, former envoy says - report
PA 'ready to accept responsibility in Gaza Strip'
"The Palestinian government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibilities in the Strip," their statement said.
Victory over Hamas was never going to be decisive - opinion
The hostage deal proves what has been known since October 7. Hamas will not simply disappear, and Israel will have to continue its fight against the terrorist group in the future.
Grapevine January, 17 2025: Beyond euphoria
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Reporters castigating Israel and US support ejected from Blinken’s final press briefing
Following the interruptions, Blinken answered a series of questions about Israel, expressing confidence that an announced ceasefire would move forward on Sunday.
Blinken on ceasefire: 'I am confident and fully expect the implementation will begin on Sunday'
"So on the ceasefire, yes, I am confident, and I fully expect that implementation will begin, as we said on Sunday," Blinken said. "
US President Joe Biden announces Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal
Biden said the elements of this deal were what he laid out in detail this past May, which was embraced by countries around the world and endorsed overwhelmingly by the UN Security Council.
Blinken’s last bow: A hopeful blueprint haunted by October 7 - analysis
While Blinken criticized settlements—citing continued expansion and extremist violence—his analysis was a far more nuanced goodbye to the region than former Secretary of State John Kerry.
Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Blinken speech on hostage deal
Emotional protests disrupt Secretary of State Antony Blinken's DC speech as demonstrators condemn his Gaza policy, branding him "Bloody Blinken, secretary of genocide."
Blinken to present post-war Gaza plan on Tuesday - report
The plan is expected to include a proposed alternative to Hamas's rule, involving the Palestinian Authority and Arab states.
Blinken on eve of possible ceasefire announcement: 'Ball is in Hamas' court'
Blinken reiterated the deal's framework is based on the agreement President Biden put forward in May, though he declined to discuss any of the specifics.
Sudan: The real genocide - opinion
Whether you call it an obsession or antisemitism, social convenience or just ignorance, the international silence on the Arab genocide in Sudan adds up to the same thing: an egregious moral outrage.
