Blinken Visits Turkey to Bring Hamas to the Table
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World
January 17, 2025 05:30
- US Secretary of State Blinken discusses Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement and his visits to Qatar and Turkey.
Blinken's Efforts for Hamas-Israel Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Turkey to engage President Erdogan in bringing Hamas back to negotiations for the ceasefire agreement with Israel. Blinken's efforts included addressing Hamas operations in Qatar and seeking Erdogan's influence to persuade Hamas to return to the table. Blinken faced criticism during his speech and was referred to as the 'minister of genocide' by a protester, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding the Gaza conflict.