Blinken Pushes for Gaza Aid and Post-Conflict Solutions in Middle East Talks
The U.S. Secretary of State met with Israeli and Egyptian officials to address humanitarian needs, regional tensions, and long-term stability in the region.
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in Malta, emphasizing the need to expedite the return of hostages and facilitate humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza.
- Blinken urged Israel to increase efforts to ensure aid reaches civilians in Gaza and discussed plans for post-conflict governance, security, and reconstruction.
- In talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Blinken stressed the importance of humanitarian pauses to improve aid distribution and thanked Egypt for its role in hosting a Gaza aid conference.
- Discussions with Egyptian officials also focused on de-escalating tensions in Syria, protecting civilians and minority groups, and advancing a political resolution in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
- Blinken reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Israel’s security and the importance of implementing the cessation of hostilities agreement in Lebanon.
United States Department of State 
The Jerusalem Post 
