Blinken says Gaza cease-fire is ‘imperative’ after killing of Hamas leader in Iran

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a ceasefire in Gaza was “essential” following the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. Blinken spoke at a forum in Singapore on Wednesday. His comments came just hours after Haniyeh visited Tehran. Iranian President Masoud Pezechkian At a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, Pezeshkian was sworn […]

I Hope Harris’ Remarks Influence Bibi on Ceasefire, He Should ‘Take Some Risks’

On CNN’s “The Lead” broadcast Friday, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, said he hopes Vice President Kamala Harris’ comments on the Israel-Hamas war will influence negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage agreement, and that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “is willing to take some risks and actually get this agreement done, […]

We Can Get Ceasefire Deal We Want with ‘Compromise’ ‘on Both Sides’

Speaking on “CNN News Central” on Thursday, White House national security and communications adviser John Kirby said a ceasefire agreement could be reached between Israel and Hamas “with compromise and leadership on both sides.” Kirby said:[W]We believe that the gap that remains is narrow enough that we can easily cross it. Now, I say easily, […]

Harris to Netanyahu: It's time to get cease-fire deal done

Vice President Harris said she told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that it was time to reach a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, and described her one-on-one meeting with him as “frank and constructive.” Harris, a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, sought to equalize her support for Israel’s right to exist and […]