| You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. 05/31/2024 07:29 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Blinken's Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi hide Secretary Blinken's Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister SafadiReadout May 31, 2024 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi today. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the proposal submitted to Hamas that would achieve an immediate ceasefire, secure the release of all hostages, and end the war in Gaza. The Secretary outlined how the deal would facilitate a massive surge of humanitarian assistance, allow the return of Palestinians to North Gaza, and begin the reconstruction of Gaza, among other benefits. The Secretary underscored that the proposal is in the interests of both Israelis and Palestinians, as well as the long-term security of the region. He emphasized that Hamas should accept the deal without delay. Secretary Blinken thanked Jordan for its leadership in providing life-saving humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians. Stay connected with the State Department: External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. |
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