AMMAN, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas met today with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Jordanian capital, Amman.

During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian scene as well as the ongoing efforts to stop the escalation and spare civilians the blight of war.

They also underscored the importance of securing Gaza with medical relief supplies, food, water, and electricity as quickly as possible.

Both the Palestinian and American sides stressed the rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

President Abbas stressed that peace and security can be achieved through the implementation of the two-state solution based on international legitimacy resolutions, which includes the entire territory of the State of Palestine in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, and recognition of the State of Palestine.

This meeting comes within the framework of preparation for the summit meeting that will be held tomorrow between the Palestinian and American presidents.

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