U.S. Pressures Israel to Increase Gaza Aid or Risk Military Funding Cuts
The United States has issued a stark warning to Israel, urging it to significantly increase humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza within the next 30 days or face potential restrictions on U.S. military funding. The warning, communicated through a letter from Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, highlights mounting concerns within the Biden administration over Israel's handling of aid amid its ongoing offensive against Hamas.
Here’s a look at what came out of Blinken’s 11th trip to the Middle East
LONDON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s weeklong trip to the Middle East ended unexpectedly in London on Friday, but the lack of a cease-fire breakthrough for Gaza came as no surprise to U.S. and Arab officials, who described the growing regional conflicts as a “nightmare.”
Middle East latest: Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken's hotel
Air raid sirens echoed across Tel Aviv on Wednesday as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to end a visit. Smoke, apparently from an intercepted projectile, could be seen in the sky above the hotel where Blinken was staying.Blinken said Israel needs to pursue an “enduring strategic success” after its recent tactical victories against Hamas, urging it to seek a deal to end the war and bring back dozens of hostages before leaving for Saudi Arabia, as part of his 11th visit to the region since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. But both sides appear to be...
Blinken announces additional $135 million in U.S. aid to the Palestinians during Mideast visit
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Thursday Washington would be providing a further $135 million in aid to the Palestinians. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Doha as part of his tour of the Middle East, Blinken stressed it was critical that aid enters Gaza.
US announces visa restriction policy for Ghana
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday announced a visa restriction policy for individuals Washington deems responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana, ahead of the December presidential and parliamentary elections in the West African country.