Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi on July 3, 2024. According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, the conversation focused on efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza that would secure the release of hostages and provide a roadmap for ending the conflict. They also discussed increasing humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza.

The discussion extended to post-conflict strategies aimed at achieving lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians. Secretary Blinken expressed gratitude to Jordan for its role in facilitating humanitarian aid delivery through the Jordan land corridor and joint U.S.-Jordan airdrops. He reaffirmed the United States' commitment to establishing a Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel.