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 in Ramallah with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The Secretary conveyed the United States’ commitment to increasing the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.  Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States’ support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state as the best pathway to enduring peace and security for Palestinians and Israelis alike. He also discussed the benefits of revitalizing the Palestinian Authority.

The Secretary reinforced the United States rejects any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.