Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, believes that it is necessary to find a way to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza, according to his meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit to Saudi Arabia. The meeting took place in Riyadh on Sunday.
Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, emphasized the fruitful discussion he had with Crown Prince Salman. He highlighted the importance of finding a path to peace and ensuring the just rights of Palestinians, as well as achieving long-term stability in the region.
Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, stated that the discussions with Crown Prince Salman focused on ending terrorist attacks by Hamas, securing the release of Israeli captives, and halting the spread of conflict in surrounding areas.
Before the meeting with Crown Prince Salman, Antony Blinken also held discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. During this meeting, Prince Faisal expressed his commitment to delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza and emphasized that Saudi Arabia never compromises on the safety of American citizens, regardless of the party responsible for targeting them.
On October 7, Hamas, the governing authority in the Gaza Strip, launched indiscriminate rocket attacks towards Israel, leading to a retaliatory offensive by the Israeli military. In light of this situation, the U.S., along with other concerned countries, is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to facilitate a ceasefire and promote discussions for peace.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is also planning a visit to the Middle East next week for discussions on de-escalation and peace negotiations in the Israel-Hamas conflict. He has called for an international peace conference to be convened as soon as possible to address the situation. On Saturday, Wang Yi spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the phone about the ongoing conflict in Palestine-Israel and emphasized the need for a constructive and responsible role in resolving the crisis.
