U.S. Secures Release of Hostages in Gaza, Reaffirms Commitment to Palestinian State

Secretary Blinken engages with Middle Eastern leaders to address humanitarian crisis and advance peace efforts.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has held discussions with the Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
A deal has been brokered to secure the release of at least 50 hostages, including Americans, taken by Hamas during its assault against Israel.
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to the establishment of a Palestinian state and to urgently address humanitarian needs in Gaza.
Secretary Blinken has welcomed Saudi Arabia’s efforts to secure a durable peace agreement in Yemen and to launch a Yemeni-Yemeni political dialogue under UN auspices.
Secretary Blinken and the Qatari Prime Minister discussed the importance of ensuring the safe passage of foreign nationals out of Gaza.