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The top US diplomat is visiting the region and has already visited Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
After talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud on Monday, Blinken said the crown prince had shown “obvious interest” in establishing diplomatic relations with Israel, provided the war in Gaza ends and practical steps are taken toward a Palestinian state .
“The interest is there, it is real, it can change the situation,” emphasized Blinken.
The fact that Turkey and Arab countries have agreed to begin preparations for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip indicates a change of position, according to the Associated Press news agency.
So far, it has rejected similar calls from the USA and made a ceasefire and an improvement in the situation of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip a prerequisite.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Blinken will meet with Israeli and Palestinian Authority leaders and discuss proposals from Turkey and Arab countries.
Blinken will conclude his visit to the region with a meeting with the Egyptian president.
This is Blinken’s fourth visit to the Middle East in three months.
The White House’s main goal, according to US political experts, is to prevent the war between Israel and Hamas from escalating into a regional conflict.
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