The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. Secretary Blinken expressed his continued appreciation for Jordan’s leading role in facilitating the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza. The Secretary strongly condemned the recent violent attacks on humanitarian aid convoys from Jordan to Gaza by extremists seeking to prevent aid from reaching Palestinian civilians in need. He reiterated that the United States expects the government of Israel to take full and appropriate measures to prevent those attacks and hold those responsible accountable. The Secretary also condemned efforts by Hamas to seize aid inside Gaza and prevent it from reaching intended recipients. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed work to achieve an immediate ceasefire that secures the release of hostages as well as the ongoing efforts to prevent the conflict from spreading. The Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ clear position on Rafah.
