Blinken Holds Crucial Meetings on Middle East Stability

Urgency of humanitarian needs in Gaza and prevention of conflict spread discussed, alongside affirmation of U.S. support for Israel's security.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, discussing the urgency of addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza and preventing further spread of the conflict.
Blinken affirmed the United States' support for Israel's right to ensure Hamas can never repeat the October 7 attacks.
The Secretary welcomed Saudi Arabia’s efforts to secure a durable peace agreement in Yemen and condemned recent attacks by the Houthis on commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea.
Blinken and Fidan discussed the necessity of freeing remaining hostages and the provision of humanitarian aid in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The Secretary emphasized the importance of ratifying Sweden’s NATO accession without delay.