The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ unequivocal condemnation of the abhorrent terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel. The Secretary also detailed U.S. efforts to coordinate with partners to prevent the conflict from widening.

The Secretary extended his condolences to the families of Palestinian civilian victims of this conflict, and reiterated that Hamas does not stand for the Palestinian people’s legitimate right to dignity, freedom, justice, and self-determination.The Secretary thanked President Abbas and his team for their work […]

See also  Editorial Roundup: United States

By Donato