When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.
The American Academy of Pediatrics sent a letter asking the State Department to investigate the well-being of a physician in Gaza identified as a member of Hamas
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Egypt's foreign minister on Tuesday it was important to ensure Hamas can never govern Gaza again, the State Department said, with their call coming after President Donald Trump suggested Egypt and Jordan should take more Palestinians.
The sources said that while Hamas has successfully recruited new members, many are young and untrained and are being used for simple security purposes.
The return of fighters to Gaza streets highlights how Israeli bombardment has failed to achieve Netanyahu’s goal or eradicating Hamas as a political force.
While the United States tries to spy on one of the hardest targets, Burns has also tried to reopen a dialogue with Beijing, including via his counterpart, Chen Yixin, the security minister. (The head of the China Mission Center, a career CIA officer fluent in Mandarin, accompanied Burns on one of his trips to Beijing.)
Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced criticism over the handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict by the Joe Biden administration. Two journalists erupted Blinken's last press briefing. One of them called Blinken a 'criminal".
Antony Blinken has a book deal that promises a look at Biden administration responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and other crises.
The directive follows President Donald Trump’s executive order Monday pausing new obligations and disbursements of foreign aid pending review.
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Even as Israel’s cabinet delayed until Jan. 17 its vote to ratify the complex deal, Blinken said he is “very ...
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to combat antisemitism, including on U.S. college campuses. The order includes many directives, such as working to