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Blinken to discuss Palestinian state in upcoming Middle East visit
27 November 2023 21:20 GMT
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel, the occupied West Bank, and the United Arab Emirates later this week, Reuters reported, citing a senior State Department official.
Blinken will be discussing with partners in the region “Washington’s principles” for the future of Gaza and the need to establish an independent Palestinian state.
The official said Blinken will also stress the need to maintain an increased flow of humanitarian assistance to Gaza and improve protections for civilians in Gaza, as well as securing the release of all hostages.
Blinken will also attend the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai in the absence of US President Joe Biden.