Description
Added on the 31/01/2023 15:28:50 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas receives US Secretary Antony Blinken in West Bank's Ramallah, as the US top diplomat is currently on his fifth crisis tour of the Middle East since the war in the Gaza Strip began. IMAGES
Palestinians rally in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, after six people, including the deputy leader of Hamas Saleh al-Aruri, were killed in an Israeli drone strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, according to state media. IMAGES
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken says an Israeli strike that killed a journalist and wounded six others on October 13 in southern Lebanon should be "fully and thoroughly investigated." "It is important and appropriate that it be fully and thoroughly investigated. My understanding is that Israel has initiated such an investigation and it will be important to see that investigation come to a conclusion and to see the results of the investigation," he says when asked about the case at a news conference in Washington, DC. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken leaves Joint Base Andrews as he heads back to the Middle East to push ahead a Gaza ceasefire deal, as cautious optimism rises. The top US diplomat, who is putting off vacation plans for his ninth trip to the Middle East since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, will fly to Tel Aviv ahead of expected meetings with the Israeli leadership. IMAGES
Both Iran and Israel should avoid escalating conflict in the Middle East, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says, in his most direct wording toward US ally Israel. "No one should escalate this conflict. We've been engaged in intense diplomacy with allies and partners, communicating that message directly to Iran. We communicated that message directly to Israel," Blinken tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
|
Support : Technical 
- Content 
- Editors 
