Post by sevenofnine on Jan 7, 2024 12:58:07 GMT -5
Now at this time of posting Blinken is in Jordan NOW FOR NOW
Jordan king urges Blinken to push for Gaza ceasefire
Jordan's King Abdullah II has urged visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
The top US diplomat is on his fourth tour of the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
King Abdullah warned Blinken against "the catastrophic repercussions of continuation of the aggression against Gaza, underlining the necessity of ending the tragic humanitarian crisis" there, a statement from the palace said.
He emphasized the crucial role of the United States in pressuring for a ceasefire and ensuring aid delivery.
"We have an intense focus on preventing this conflict from spreading," Blinken said in Amman.
www.dw.com/en/israel-hamas-war-blinken-in-jordan-amid-de-escalation-push/live-67907923
Jordan king urges Blinken to push for Gaza ceasefire
Jordan's King Abdullah II has urged visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
The top US diplomat is on his fourth tour of the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
King Abdullah warned Blinken against "the catastrophic repercussions of continuation of the aggression against Gaza, underlining the necessity of ending the tragic humanitarian crisis" there, a statement from the palace said.
He emphasized the crucial role of the United States in pressuring for a ceasefire and ensuring aid delivery.
"We have an intense focus on preventing this conflict from spreading," Blinken said in Amman.
www.dw.com/en/israel-hamas-war-blinken-in-jordan-amid-de-escalation-push/live-67907923
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