Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas decried Sunday Israel’s “genocide” within the Gaza Strip, in remarks to visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“I have no words to describe the genocide and destruction suffered by our Palestinian people in Gaza at the hands of Israel’s war machine, with no regard for the principles of international law,” Abbas informed Blinken in Ramallah, in remarks carried by official Palestinian news company Wafa.
The feedback got here as Blinken made a shock go to to the West Bank as a part of his Middle East tour, the workplace of the Palestinian president stated.
Blinken met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas throughout his go to.
In a press convention, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that no particulars had been to be shared till Blinken’s go to was accomplished for “security reasons.”
Miller stated Blinken reiterated the U.S. dedication to the move of humanitarian help into Gaza throughout the assembly.
The spokesman additionally stated that Blinken “clearly stated that the Palestinians cannot be forcibly displaced.”
According to Miller, Blinken and Abbas mentioned “restoring calm and stability” within the West Bank.
The prime U.S. diplomat additionally drew consideration to the significance of “stopping extremist violence against Palestinians in the region and holding those responsible accountable,” Milled added.
Meanwhile, though Blinken’s go to was not introduced, protests had been organized after some rumors had been heard.
Demonstrators protested U.S. help for Israel by burning Blinken’s photograph.
Source: www.dailysabah.com