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Blinken: Ceasefire Hinges on Hamas Amid Middle East Tensions | Capitol Report
The White House is staying quiet on the reported Israeli strikes against Iran. What does the messaging strategy mean for the war in the Middle East?
As NATO Marks 75th Anniversary, Kyiv’s Membership Bid Remains on Hold
Ukraine’s sought-after accession to the transatlantic alliance is unlikely to be on the agenda at an upcoming NATO summit in Washington.
US Submits Draft Resolution Calling for ‘Immediate Cease-Fire’ in Gaza: Blinken
‘That would bring immediate relief to so many people who are suffering in Gaza–the children, the women, the men.’
State Department Eyeballing $200 Million in Aid as Haiti’s Security Crisis Devolves
The United States may double its $100 million set aside in support of a mission to deploy a multinational security force to Haiti.
Blinken’s ‘Stand-In’ Tour Underscores Waning Dynamic of U.S.–Africa Relationship
The secretary of state’s third trip of the year is seen as a frantic attempt to counter China’s and Russia’s inroads on the continent.
Israel’s Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Ceasefire Terms, Pledges ‘Total Victory’ in Months
Israel’s prime minister has dismissed a three-phase plan proposed by Hamas terrorists to end the fighting in Gaza.
US to Impose Visa Restrictions on Abusers of Commercial Spyware
New policy is part of a broader effort to shape the behavior of foreign governments and individual companies involved in malicious digital espionage activities.
Secretary Blinken Warns: ‘Most Dangerous Moment for Middle East’
Biden administration vows to retaliate but officials say the US is not seeking a war with Iran.
