Blinken dumps Jordan, heads to Saudi for Gaza peace deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for crucial talks on normalization with Israel, as part of his broader regional tour to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Initially, Blinken was scheduled to visit Jordan, but scheduling issues led to a change in plans, and he’ll now be visiting Riyadh instead.
The trip comes at a pivotal moment, as the normalization deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel is facing significant hurdles.
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Riyadh has made it clear that they’ll only move forward with the deal if a Palestinian state is established, which is a major sticking point for Israel.
Blinken’s visit aims to revive the stalled negotiations and find common ground.
However, with the Gaza conflict ongoing and tensions running high, finding a resolution won’t be easy. The US official’s anonymous statement highlights the sensitivity and complexity of the issue.
The outcome of this trip could have significant implications for the region’s stability and the prospects for peace.
