Middle East updates: Blinken: 'decisive moment' for peace
Monday, 19 August 2024 () The US Secretary of State said it was probably "the last opportunity" for a cease-fire deal. Agreement has long been stalled by Israel and Hamas' refusal to budge on several points. DW has the latest.
Tensions have escalated as Hamas' armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, vows to retaliate against Israel following the assassination of two senior commanders in Jenin. In a chilling statement, Hamas declared that the blood of their martyrs will bring a "torrent of blood" for Israel, signaling the start of more high-profile operations across the occupied West Bank. This deadly exchange comes on the heels of a recent targeted killing in Tehran, which has further inflamed the already volatile situation. Is the Middle East on the brink of even more bloodshed?
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A round of talks aimed to restore peace in Gaza will take place in Qatar on Thursday, with a deal the likeliest way of preventing a wider conflict from breaking.. Sky News
Antony Blinken's announcement, after a day of meetings with the Israeli president, prime minister, and defence minister, that a bridging proposal has been.. Sky News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed strong support for the latest U.S. hostage deal proposal, describing his recent meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken as "historic" and "game-changing." The proposal, aimed at securing a ceasefire and addressing humanitarian concerns, comes amid heightened tensions with Hamas. Netanyahu emphasised the importance of the deal in addressing Israel's security needs and the ongoing negotiations' potential to reshape the conflict's dynamics. The endorsement highlights a pivotal moment in diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis and underscores the critical role of international mediation in the region.
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The US Secretary of States arrival comes after US and fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar said they were closing in on a deal after two days of talks in Doha, with American and Israeli officials expressing cautious optimism.
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The nation's economy stands as a critical political division that French MPs within the new left-wing alliance "New Popular Front" are addressing. DW interviews Dieynaba Diop, a first-time elected MP from the French center-left Socialist Party, following their parliamentary victory against the far-right party National Rally.
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Around the world, there has been praise for Biden's achievements in office and his legacy for US foreign relations. DW's Shalu Yadav with reaction from India.
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In Belgium, DW met Gazans who left the Strip and were welcomed by a local hotel owner. Many feel hopeless as the war drags on.
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Biden's poor performance in a TV debate triggered new concerns about his ability to do the job. DW's Janelle Dumalaon went to Biden's home state of Delaware to gauge support for the president.
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Young Kenyans are taking to the streets again after the government's violent response to last week's demonstrations. What started as a protest against a tax bill is now a demand for justice for those killed, as DW's Mariel Müller reports from Nairobi.
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In a stark reminder of the violence that marked the Second Intifada, Raed Misk, a Hamas operative, orchestrated a suicide bombing on Jerusalem's Egged Bus No. 2 on August 19, 2003. The attack resulted in 24 fatalities, including 7 children, and injured over 130 people. Misk, who had disguised himself as a Haredi Jew, used a bomb filled with ball bearings to maximise casualties. He cited the killing of a Hamas leader by the Israeli army as his motivation, expressing pride in his actions in a video released by Hamas. On the 21st anniversary of the bombing, Hamas released excerpts from Misk's will, coinciding with a new suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region. This attack continues to underscore the tragic and persistent nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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In a recent address to Israeli Air Force personnel at Tel Nof airbase, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi emphasized that Israel is currently on high alert and is prepared to execute swift..
In a shocking development, the United States has announced leaked details of Iran's ultimatum and its plans for a full-scale attack on Israel. With a 48-hour countdown in place, tensions are reaching a..
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to get a cease-fire agreement for Gaza “across the finish line.” It has been on the table for months, and many... NPR Also reported by •IndiaTimes •Japan Today •Deutsche Welle
The US Secretary of State said it was probably "the last opportunity" for a cease-fire deal. Agreement has long been stalled by Israel and Hamas' refusal to... Deutsche Welle
The moves come as the US and other allies push for Israel and Hamas to achieve a cease-fire agreement that could help calm soaring tensions in the region... DNA