If they are not freed by January 20, he pledges retaliation. President-elect Donald Trump issued a threat to Hamas if they have not released the hostages before his…
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U.S. and Israel Say Hamas is Blocking a Hostage Deal
National Security Advisor Sullivan and Israeli spokesman Mencer speak about the situation. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Israeli Government Spokesman David Mencer spoke separately this past week…
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Secretary of State Announces Aid for Palestinians After Qatar Talks
Secretary Blinken discussed cease-fire, hostage release, and Gaza rebuilding with foreign officials. Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the United States is investing an additional…
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Air Raid Sirens in Tel Aviv As Secretary Blinken Departs
The U.S. secretary of state has been promoting an end to Israel’s war against Hamas. On Wednesday, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to conclude his…
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Secretary Blinken Promotes Ceasefire After Israel Kills Hamas Leader Sinwar
He says that Israel can leverage action to release hostages and establish peace. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week, encouraging…
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DOJ Charges Hamas Leaders with Terrorism, Murder, and Sanctions Evasion
The charges were unsealed after the recent execution of six hostages in Gaza. The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed charges of terrorism, murder conspiracy, and sanctions evasion against…
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President and Vice President Meet with Hostage Negotiation Team at White House
The president says Hamas will pay after six hostages found dead. Over the weekend, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris responded to the recovery of six…
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Secretary of State Announces Israel’s Acceptance of Ceasefire Deal
Hamas is reticent to agree to terms. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted a proposal for a temporary ceasefire deal…
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Defense Secretary Sends Guided Missile Submarine to Middle East
Officials seek to deter threatened Iranian attack during Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a U.S. guided missile submarine to the Middle East this week in…
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U.S. Boosts Middle Eastern Presence as Tensions Increase
The defense secretary deploys a jet squadron and replacement strike group. The Defense Department announced an increase in the U.S. military presence in the Middle East. Defense Secretary…
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