US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reassured Arab leaders on January 7 that the United States opposes the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza or the occupied West Bank. Blinken emphasized that Palestinian civilians must be able to return home as soon as conditions allow, and they should not be pressed to leave Gaza. His statements were made during a visit to the region aimed at kickstarting talks on Gaza’s post-war future.

Blinken’s visit comes amid concerns that Israel’s offensive against Palestinian Hamas militants in Gaza could lead to a broader regional conflict. During his time in Doha, discussions also touched on efforts to free over 100 hostages believed to be held by Hamas, following a breakdown of an earlier agreement mediated by Qatar.

Blinken, who arrived in Jordan before heading to Qatar and later the United Arab Emirates, addressed these concerns and reiterated the US stance against the displacement of Palestinians in the ongoing situation.

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