The US State Department announced that Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discussed "the benefits of revitalizing the Palestinian Authority" during his meeting yesterday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.

The ministry said in a statement published on its website: “Blinken met today (Wednesday) in Ramallah with Abbas, and conveyed the United States’ commitment to increasing the delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.”

It reported that "Blinken affirmed the United States' support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state as the best path to achieving lasting peace and security for Palestinians and Israelis alike. He also discussed the benefits of revitalizing the Palestinian Authority."

The minister stressed the United States' rejection of any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.