AMMAN — In a diplomatic push to advance the
Israeli-Palestinian peace process, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met
with Saudi Arabian officials on Thursday. During his visit to Saudi Arabia,
Blinken emphasized the importance of not undermining the potential
establishment of a
Palestinian state, the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.
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He later held telephone conversations with
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss regional normalization efforts.
The Saudi Foreign Minister,
Prince Faisal bin Farhan,
conveyed the kingdom's stance on normalization with Israel in a press
statement. While acknowledging the regional benefits of such normalization,
Prince Faisal emphasized the necessity of achieving peace with the
Palestinians.
He stated, "Without peace with the Palestinians, any
normalization with Israel will have limited benefit, and we must focus on
reaching a path that provides peace, justice, and dignity for the
Palestinians."
Normalization with regional countries
Following his talks with Saudi officials, Blinken engaged in
discussions with Netanyahu regarding the deepening integration of Israel into
the
Middle East through normalization with regional countries.
According to
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller,
the conversation centered on fulfilling the commitments made during regional
meetings held in Aqaba and Sharm el-Sheikh. These meetings, held earlier this
year in Jordan and Egypt, brought together Israeli, Palestinian, and American
officials to discuss the prospects of a two-state solution.
Miller emphasized that
Blinken underscored the importance of
avoiding measures that would hinder the achievement of a two-state solution.
The discussions aimed to encourage all parties to fulfill their pledges and
work towards a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia and subsequent talks with
Netanyahu signify a renewed focus on advancing the peace process in the region.
The international community, along with the US, continues to
advocate for a comprehensive solution that addresses the concerns and
aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians, ultimately leading to lasting
peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East.
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