WASHINGTON —
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the Middle East this week to
reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and ensure the release of
hostages.
During a
visit to Manila, he added that the purpose of meeting with senior leaders of
Saudi Arabia and Egypt is to "discuss the proper foundation for a lasting
regional peace,” Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
Blinken will
discuss with officials in Egypt and Saudi Arabia ways to provide more
humanitarian aid to Gaza. Additionally, he will address post-war planning
during these discussions.
Blinken
emphasized, "One hundred percent of Gaza's population needs humanitarian
assistance," and stressed that "Israel must prioritize assisting
those most in need."
A report
based on the integrated phase classification of food security indicated that
severe food shortages in parts of the Gaza Strip have already exceeded famine
levels. Mass deaths will be imminent if an immediate ceasefire and an increase
in food flow to isolated areas due to fighting are not implemented.
Blinken also
stated, "We have informed Israel of the necessity for it to have a plan
for Gaza when the conflict ends. We hope this happens as soon as possible, in
line with Israel's needs to defend itself and ensure that the events of October
7 are never repeated."
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WASHINGTON —
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the Middle East this week to
reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and ensure the release of
hostages.
During a
visit to Manila, he added that the purpose of meeting with senior leaders of
Saudi Arabia and Egypt is to "discuss the proper foundation for a lasting
regional peace,” Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
Blinken will
discuss with officials in Egypt and Saudi Arabia ways to provide more
humanitarian aid to Gaza. Additionally, he will address post-war planning
during these discussions.
Blinken
emphasized, "One hundred percent of Gaza's population needs humanitarian
assistance," and stressed that "Israel must prioritize assisting
those most in need."
A report
based on the integrated phase classification of food security indicated that
severe food shortages in parts of the Gaza Strip have already exceeded famine
levels. Mass deaths will be imminent if an immediate ceasefire and an increase
in food flow to isolated areas due to fighting are not implemented.
Blinken also
stated, "We have informed Israel of the necessity for it to have a plan
for Gaza when the conflict ends. We hope this happens as soon as possible, in
line with Israel's needs to defend itself and ensure that the events of October
7 are never repeated."
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