Blinken discusses Gaza ceasefire with UAE foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza that enables the release of hostages and facilitates increased and sustained levels of humanitarian assistance in Gaza. The Secretary reiterated the U.S. commitment to reach an agreement. The Secretary also emphasized the importance of preventing the conflict from escalating. He expressed appreciation for the UAE’s significant humanitarian support for Gazans, including this week’s evacuation of 148 Palestinians in urgent need of medical treatment.