Blinken wraps up frantic Mideast tour with tepid, if any, support for pauses in Gaza fighting
Monday, 6 November 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has concluded his Middle East diplomatic tour in Turkey, with limited success in his efforts to ease civilian suffering in Gaza. Blinken's proposal for "humanitarian pauses" to Israel's military campaign in Gaza has been met with resistance from Israel, while Arab and Muslim nations are demanding an immediate cease-fire. The Biden administration is seeking to convince Israel to respect the laws of war and increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would consider "tactical little pauses" in Gaza fighting to facilitate the entry of aid or the exit of hostages, but again rejected calls for a general ceasefire despite growing international pressure. Israel will take “overall security...
Israel agrees to a limited daily ceasefire in north Gaza, providing brief humanitarian pauses. Despite these measures, intense fighting continues as Israeli forces encircle Gaza City. Prime Minister..
Israel to Assume , ‘Overall Security Responsibility’ , in Gaza.
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Israel intends to occupy Gaza indefinitely until an alternative to Hamas can..
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo announces the dispatch of 51.5 tonnes of aid to Gaza, stating that the assistance is "Indonesia's demonstration of solidarity" with Gaza. President Widodo also calls..
US secretary of state Antony Blinken wrapped up a gruelling West Asia diplomatic tour on Monday in Turkiye after only limited success in efforts to forge a... IndiaTimes