- Blinken is in Tel Aviv as Israel prepares offensive into Gaza (washingtonpost.com)Hamas says missiles fired at Jerusalem and Tel Aviv; Israel evacuates residents near Lebanon boundary (theguardian.com)Biden Says It Would Be ‘Big Mistake’ For Israel To Reoccupy Gaza (huffingtonpost.co.uk)Hundreds of Israeli bodies remain unidentified 10 days after Hamas attack (theguardian.com)
- Antony Blinken arrives in Ukraine for surprise visit (theguardian.com)
- Wagner forces stand down; rebellion shows ‘cracks’ in Putin’s leadership, Blinken says (washingtonpost.com)Crisis Abates in Russia but Questions Remain Over Putin’s Authority (nytimes.com)Wagner rebellion ‘most ridiculous mutiny ever’, Ukrainian adviser says (theguardian.com)
- Antony Blinken begins talks in Beijing during high-stakes visit to China (bbc.com)
- Egypt-Gaza crossing set to open for aid, says Blinken; 24 hours’ more fuel at Gaza hospitals, says UN (theguardian.com)Diplomats Race to Ease Gaza Crisis Amid Fears of Spreading Conflict (nytimes.com)Biden warns Israel against occupying Gaza (washingtonpost.com)
- Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability – Antony Blinken (bbc.com)
- Blinken says US ‘doesn’t support Taiwan independence’ in visit to ease relations with China (independent.co.uk)
- Blinken visits Tel Aviv; Gaza hospitals running out of supplies under siege (washingtonpost.com)Trump Attacks Israel and Calls Them Weak: They "Let Us Down" (meidastouch.com)
- Blinken Calls Senate GOP Minority’s Blockade of Diplomatic Nominees a National Security Risk (nytimes.com)
- Antony Blinken and Xi Jinping hold ‘candid’ talks in Beijing (theguardian.com)
