Tel Aviv [Israel], United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on a visit to the Middle East, discussed the hostage offer and the distribution of humanitarian aid throughout Gaza in a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . monday.
"Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem today. The Secretary reiterated that the United States and other world leaders will stand behind the comprehensive resolution outlined by President Biden that would lead to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza." The US State Department said in an official release, "The release of all hostages, and a significant and sustained increase in humanitarian assistance for delivery throughout Gaza.,
Blinken will visit Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Qatar from June 10-12.
According to the State Department, "The Secretary underlined the United States' steadfast commitment to Israel's security, including ensuring that October 7 can never be repeated."
However, he reiterated that the proposal on the table would open up the possibility of peace on Israel's northern border.
"The Secretary briefed the Prime Minister on ongoing diplomatic efforts to plan for the post-conflict period, including on the importance of those efforts to providing long-term peace, security and stability for Israelis and Palestinians alike. Emphasized. Secretary Blinken also emphasized its importance.Preventing the spread of conflict,” the State Department said.
Last week, Blinken spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant and Israeli Minister Benny Gantz about Israel's proposal to achieve a full and complete ceasefire in Gaza.
The US Secretary of State reiterated that, in addition to reuniting the hostages with their loved ones, this resolution would advance Israel's long-term security interests, including opening the possibility of peace on Israel's border with Lebanon, which would allow Israelis to return to their Will be allowed to return home.
Direct talks between Israel and Hamas regarding the release of hostages were halted some time ago due to disagreements over some conditions.
A statement from the group said it "has shown flexibility and positivity in dealing with the efforts of the mediators in all previous rounds of indirect talks."Hamas said Israel had used the months-long negotiations to continue its war in Gaza.
The conflict escalated in Gaza following an October 7 attack by Hamas, where about 2,500 militants crossed the border from the Gaza Strip into Israel, causing casualties and capturing hostages.
Since then, Israel has characterized its Gaza offensive as targeting Hamas infrastructure with the goal of eliminating the entire terrorist group while attempting to minimize civilian casualties.
In a recent move, the UN Security Council on Monday (local time) passed a resolution vote on the US proposal for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
The US-drafted text calls on Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal announced by President Joe Biden on May 31, which Israel has already accepted.The resolution was notably adopted with 14 votes in favor, zero votes against, and one abstention by Russia, as the country chose not to exercise its veto power.
The resolution adopted aims to reach a comprehensive ceasefire agreement in three phases.
"Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem today. The Secretary reiterated that the United States and other world leaders will stand behind the comprehensive resolution outlined by President Biden that would lead to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza." The US State Department said in an official release, "The release of all hostages, and a significant and sustained increase in humanitarian assistance for delivery throughout Gaza.,
Blinken will visit Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Qatar from June 10-12.
According to the State Department, "The Secretary underlined the United States' steadfast commitment to Israel's security, including ensuring that October 7 can never be repeated."
However, he reiterated that the proposal on the table would open up the possibility of peace on Israel's northern border.
"The Secretary briefed the Prime Minister on ongoing diplomatic efforts to plan for the post-conflict period, including on the importance of those efforts to providing long-term peace, security and stability for Israelis and Palestinians alike. Emphasized. Secretary Blinken also emphasized its importance.Preventing the spread of conflict,” the State Department said.
Last week, Blinken spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant and Israeli Minister Benny Gantz about Israel's proposal to achieve a full and complete ceasefire in Gaza.
The US Secretary of State reiterated that, in addition to reuniting the hostages with their loved ones, this resolution would advance Israel's long-term security interests, including opening the possibility of peace on Israel's border with Lebanon, which would allow Israelis to return to their Will be allowed to return home.
Direct talks between Israel and Hamas regarding the release of hostages were halted some time ago due to disagreements over some conditions.
A statement from the group said it "has shown flexibility and positivity in dealing with the efforts of the mediators in all previous rounds of indirect talks."Hamas said Israel had used the months-long negotiations to continue its war in Gaza.
The conflict escalated in Gaza following an October 7 attack by Hamas, where about 2,500 militants crossed the border from the Gaza Strip into Israel, causing casualties and capturing hostages.
Since then, Israel has characterized its Gaza offensive as targeting Hamas infrastructure with the goal of eliminating the entire terrorist group while attempting to minimize civilian casualties.
In a recent move, the UN Security Council on Monday (local time) passed a resolution vote on the US proposal for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
The US-drafted text calls on Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal announced by President Joe Biden on May 31, which Israel has already accepted.The resolution was notably adopted with 14 votes in favor, zero votes against, and one abstention by Russia, as the country chose not to exercise its veto power.
The resolution adopted aims to reach a comprehensive ceasefire agreement in three phases.
