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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes a surprise visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank, meeting with Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas. Their meeting comes as global concern grows over rising violence in the occupied territory in tandem with the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza since October 7. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Israel as war against Hamas rages. Prior to his departure, Blinken said he would seek "concrete steps" from Israel to ensure that harm to Palestinian civilians is reduced. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon his arrival to Tel Aviv to stress strong solidarity but also urge restraint to protect Palestinian civilians. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken leaves Joint Base Andrews as he heads back to the Middle East to push ahead a Gaza ceasefire deal, as cautious optimism rises. The top US diplomat, who is putting off vacation plans for his ninth trip to the Middle East since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, will fly to Tel Aviv ahead of expected meetings with the Israeli leadership. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and release of remaining hostages by Hamas is near the "goal line." "I believe we're inside the 10-yard line and driving toward the goal line" on an "agreement that would produce a ceasefire, get the hostages home, and put us on a better track to trying to build lasting peace and stability," Blinken says at a forum in Colorado. SOUNDBITE