Blinken's Middle East Diplomacy Intensifies Amid Gaza Ceasefire Efforts and Regional Tensions
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Jordan's King Abdullah II has urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to advocate for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during a meeting in Amman, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation and the need for the US to play a role in ending the conflict. Blinken is on a Middle East tour aimed at preventing regional escalation and discussing the future governance of Gaza. The US and Jordan support a two-state solution, which faces opposition from some Israeli officials. Blinken's trip includes visits to several Arab states to gather perspectives on Gaza's future before engaging with Israel.
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