Blinken calls for Palestinian reforms in discussion with Abbas

On Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas where he emphasised that Washington is persistently working towards achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, according to a statement from the State Department.

"Secretary Blinken emphasised that a revitalised PA is essential to delivering results for the Palestinian people in both the West Bank and Gaza," he added.

Last week, Abbas approved a new government under the leadership of Mohammed Mustafa, his trusted economic advisor.