HomeIsrael-Hamas Conflict: Latest Updates hide Israel-Hamas Conflict: Latest Updates “We don’t have to choose between defending Israel and aiding Palestinian civilians. We can and must do both.”Secretary of State Antony Blinken Help for U.S. Citizens Check the latest information for U.S. citizens in the Middle East. How to Help Visit USAID’s website for more information on donating and volunteering. Proud of our teams for their continued efforts to help U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and family members depart Gaza. The situation is fluid, but we will not stop working and are grateful for the support from Egypt, Israel, and other partners. pic.twitter.com/TGVcLIWFqi— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) November 13, 2023 Follow Us @SecBlinkenTwitter @SecBlinkenInstagram @TravelGovTwitter @StateDeptSpoxTwitter @StateDeptTwitter Additional Resources Israel Palestinian Territories U.S. Embassy Travel Advisories and Alerts It is now, in this darkest moment, that we must fight hardest to preserve a path of stability, security, opportunity, integration, prosperity – and peace. Not tomorrow. Not after this war. Today. pic.twitter.com/7SpctnmMvg— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) November 3, 2023 Defending Israel is essential. So is aiding civilians in Gaza. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) We don’t have to choose between defending Israel and aiding Palestinian civilians. We can and must do both. That is the only way to stand firmly by one of our closest allies, protect innocent lives, uphold the international rules of the road that ultimately benefit the American people, and preserve the sole viable path to lasting peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians: two states for two peoples. Read Secretary Blinken’s Op-Ed 132 items Clear All Filters View collection by: Select a Year 2023 Select a Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Select a Speaker Antony J. Blinken Deborah Lipstadt Joe Biden Matthew Miller Richard R. Verma Select a Location Afghanistan Bahrain Belgium Canada China Egypt France Germany Greece Holy See India Iran Iraq Israel Japan Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Morocco Nepal Norway Oman Palestinian Territories Qatar Russia Saudi Arabia South Korea Spain Sweden Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom West Bank Yemen Select a Release Type FPC Briefing Interview Joint Statement Media Note Other Release Press Statement Readout Remarks Remarks to the Press Special Briefing U.S. Department of Defense Release White House Release Select a Bureau/Office Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations Bureau of Counterterrorism Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Bureau of International Organization Affairs Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Counselor of the Department Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Foreign Press Centers Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Apply Filters Remarks Secretary Antony J. Blinken and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron at a Joint Press Availability Antony J. Blinken December 7, 2023 Dean Acheson Auditorium Press Statement Taking Actions in Response to Houthi Regional Attacks Matthew Miller December 7, 2023 Interview Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Gayle King and Charles Barkley of CNN’s King Charles Antony J. Blinken December 6, 2023 Treaty Room Washington, D.C. FPC Briefing Update on Hostage Situation and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza December 6, 2023 Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 10:00am ET Washington, D.C. Remarks Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition 2023 Tribute Celebration Antony J. Blinken December 5, 2023 Ritz-Carlton Hotel Washington, D.C. Readout Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland’s Meeting with German State Secretary Bagger December 5, 2023 Press Statement Announcement of Visa Restriction Policy to Promote Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank Antony J. Blinken December 5, 2023 Readout Secretary Blinken’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani December 1, 2023 Remarks Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability Antony J. Blinken November 30, 2023 David Intercontinental Hotel Tel Aviv, Israel Remarks Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Before Their Meeting Antony J. Blinken November 30, 2023 Kirya Tel Aviv, Israel 1 2 3 … 14 View 10 20 30 Go To Page
