U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasizes the necessity for Israel to change its approach towards Palestinians and to accept Palestinian statehood. This is especially crucial as an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is close and currently awaits Hamas's decision.

"A Hamas state will not only not solve the conflict, but will deteriorate security, peace and stability of the region," stated Gideon Sa'ar.

Antony Blinken has a book deal, billed by his publisher as a “rare glimpse” into the “challenging and often controversial” responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and other crises that broke out during his four years as secretary of state.

Witnessed and recorded by an NBC News crew in Gaza, the fighters' presence at a crossing deemed vital for keeping Hamas from going into the north of Gaza raises big questions about one of Israel’s stated objectives in launching the war: eliminate the militant group behind the worst terrorist attack in Israeli history.

Several times during Blinken's opening remarks, two members of the audience repeatedly interjected with shouted questions about U.S. support for Israel and conditions in Gaza, and, at times, personal attacks aimed at Blinken and other State Department officials.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with family members of slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Tuesday, where they encouraged him to launch a second investigation into her ...