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Blinken Meets Netanyahu, Urges Hamas to Accept 'Extraordinarily Generous' Ceasefire Deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday, marking his seventh round of shuttle diplomacy in the region since the deadly Hamas attack on October 7. Blinken's visit comes as the U.S. seeks to increase pressure on Hamas to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal while also addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and cautioning against an Israeli military offensive in Rafah. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday, marking his seventh round of shuttle diplomacy in the region since the deadly Hamas attack on October 7. Blinken's visit comes as the U.S. seeks to increase pressure on Hamas to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal while also addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and cautioning against an Israeli military offensive in Rafah. -
Fatah and Hamas Pursue Reconciliation in Beijing Talks Amid Gaza Conflict
China has recently taken on a significant diplomatic role by hosting reconciliation talks between the rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The discussions in Beijing have shown promise, with both groups expressing a willingness to bridge their long-standing political divisions for Palestinian unity. 
China has recently taken on a significant diplomatic role by hosting reconciliation talks between the rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The discussions in Beijing have shown promise, with both groups expressing a willingness to bridge their long-standing political divisions for Palestinian unity. -
Netanyahu Vows to Invade Rafah Despite US Warnings and Ongoing Truce Talks with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his intention to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, regardless of the outcome of truce talks with Hamas. The prime minister's statement comes amid mounting international pressure to prevent an escalation of the seven-month-long conflict, which has left an estimated 34,000 dead and hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering in Rafah. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his intention to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, regardless of the outcome of truce talks with Hamas. The prime minister's statement comes amid mounting international pressure to prevent an escalation of the seven-month-long conflict, which has left an estimated 34,000 dead and hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering in Rafah. -
Israel Braces for Potential ICC Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Top Officials Over Gaza War
Israel is deeply concerned that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and senior military officials as early as this week, according to an Israeli official who spoke to NBC News. 
Israel is deeply concerned that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and senior military officials as early as this week, according to an Israeli official who spoke to NBC News. -
China's Xi to Visit France, Serbia, and Hungary to Strengthen China-EU Relations Amid Global Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission to Europe, visiting France, Serbia, and Hungary from May 5 to May 10. This marks his first European tour in five years and comes at a time when global political and economic security is particularly volatile, especially due to ongoing tensions between major world powers. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission to Europe, visiting France, Serbia, and Hungary from May 5 to May 10. This marks his first European tour in five years and comes at a time when global political and economic security is particularly volatile, especially due to ongoing tensions between major world powers. -
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Refuses to Resign Despite Corruption Probe Against Wife
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced his decision to continue leading the government "with more force if possible," following a five-day period of reflection prompted by a corruption complaint against his wife, Begoña Gómez. The complaint, filed by the far-right-linked organization Manos Limpias (Clean Hands), alleged influence peddling and business corruption. 
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced his decision to continue leading the government "with more force if possible," following a five-day period of reflection prompted by a corruption complaint against his wife, Begoña Gómez. The complaint, filed by the far-right-linked organization Manos Limpias (Clean Hands), alleged influence peddling and business corruption. -
Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Hostage Deal and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza During Sunday Phone Call
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Sunday, primarily focusing on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the region. 
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Sunday, primarily focusing on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the region. -
US Intelligence Suggests Putin Likely Not Directly Responsible for Navalny's Death, but Critics Remain Skeptical
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably did not directly order the killing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny at an Arctic prison camp in February, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. 
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably did not directly order the killing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny at an Arctic prison camp in February, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. -
Hamas Reviewing New Israeli Ceasefire Proposal as Egypt Intensifies Mediation Efforts in Gaza
Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, announced on Saturday that it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Egypt stepped up its efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and prevent a potential Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. 
Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, announced on Saturday that it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Egypt stepped up its efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and prevent a potential Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. -
Xi Jinping Calls on US to Stop 'Saying One Thing and Doing Another' in Meeting with Blinken
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Friday, marking the conclusion of Blinken's three-day visit to China aimed at stabilizing the strained relationship between the two superpowers. During the meeting, Xi warned the United States against treating China as an enemy and urged Washington to be "true to their words" and stop "saying one thing and doing another." 
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Friday, marking the conclusion of Blinken's three-day visit to China aimed at stabilizing the strained relationship between the two superpowers. During the meeting, Xi warned the United States against treating China as an enemy and urged Washington to be "true to their words" and stop "saying one thing and doing another."
