U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday the time is now to conclude a Gaza ceasefire agreement that would return hostages held by Hamas and bring relief to Palestinian suffering after ...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to get a cease-fire agreement for Gaza “across the finish line.” It has been on the table for months, and many are skeptical a deal can be reached.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday his ninth trip to Israel since its war with Hamas began could be the most consequential.

Secretary of State Blinken says Israel has accepted a cease-fire proposal put forward by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar, though the fighting can only end if Hamas too agrees to the deal.

WASHINGTON — During his final public speech as secretary of state, Antony Blinken said Tuesday that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is closer than it has ever been before. More than ...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel has accepted a proposal for a cease-fire and hostage exchange in Gaza, calling on Hamas to do the same. America’s top diplomat, currently on his ...

Israel has accepted a U.S. proposal that aims to bridge differences in a cease-fire deal with Hamas, the United States' top diplomat said Monday.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Aspen Security Forum on a wide range of the most pressing diplomatic questions.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel needs to pursue an "enduring strategic success" in Gaza after its tactical victories against Hamas.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the time is now to conclude a Gaza cease-fire agreement that would return hostages held by Hamas back to Israel and bring relief to Palestinian civilians.