Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Palestinian Authority President Abbas

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.  Secretary Blinken discussed ongoing efforts to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, including through maximizing humanitarian pauses.  The Secretary condemned extremist violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and said he would continue to insist on full accountability for those responsible.  Secretary Blinken and President Abbas also spoke about the urgent need for measures to improve security and freedom for Palestinians in the West Bank.  The Secretary reiterated that the United States remains committed to advancing tangible steps for a Palestinian state.