The U.S. State Department reported that "Secretary Antony Blinken met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman today in Riyadh, where they discussed the urgent need to de-escalate tensions in the region." The department added in a statement that "Blinken also emphasized the necessity of continuing to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza and reaching an immediate ceasefire that ensures the release of hostages and prevents the escalation of conflict." An American official mentioned in a press briefing that Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh today. Blinken is visiting Saudi Arabia as part of a broader trip to the Middle East aimed at discussing the post-war situation in Gaza with Arab partners and pressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take steps requested by President Joe Biden this month to improve the humanitarian situation in the territory.
Blinken and Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Achieving Peace and Security in Gaza
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