| 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 07:16 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud hide Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al SaudReadout May 31, 2024 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The Secretary discussed the proposal on the table to achieve an immediate ceasefire, secure the release of all hostages, and end the war. The Secretary outlined how the deal will greatly benefit the people of Gaza, including through a massive influx of humanitarian assistance, the return of Palestinians to North Gaza, and the beginning of recovery and reconstruction work. The Secretary underscored the proposal is in the interests of both Israelis and Palestinians, and emphasized Hamas should accept the deal. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed how the proposed deal would further ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace and security in the Middle East, including through greater integration among countries in the region and a pathway to a Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel. 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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