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Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Jordan 

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Aman, 12 June 2024 (TDI): The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held several meetings in Jordan with the King of Jordan and, the Defense Minister of Indonesia and also chaired a conference for Humanitarian aid in Gaza, aimed to press Hamas to accept the proposal on the table.

The Secretary of State held a meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah to celebrate the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between the two states and also highlighted the importance of acceptance of a Comprehensive Plan by Hamas that provides a clear road map for a complete ceasefire.

He pledged that the US would provide unwavering support to Jordan in bringing transition in the energy sector and applauded the King’s commitment to economic modernization and vital public sector reforms.  Antony Blinken expressed gratitude to the King for supporting the Draft of the ceasefire which brought peace and stability in the region.

In the “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza” conference,  the Secretary of State announced a whooping 404 Million Dollar aid package for Palestinian people in addition to more than $1.8 billion in development, economic, and humanitarian aid that the United States has provided since 2021.

While delivering a speech in the Conference, Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed hope that Hamas will accept the proposal of Ceasefire which is similar to one that was endorsed by Hamas last month.

The Secretary of State Antony Blinken also conducted a meeting with the Indonesian Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto in Jordan.  Secretary Blinken congratulated Defense Minister Subianto again for his victory in Indonesia’s recent elections and reiterated the United States’ commitment to implementing the US-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

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Moreover, the Secretary thanked the Defense Minister for Indonesia’s support for the proposal to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of all hostages.

Ceasefire Proposal 

President Biden set out a comprehensive proposal for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

In its first six weeks, the proposal would provide for a full ceasefire; the pull-back of Israeli forces from all the populated areas of Gaza; the release of a number of hostages including women, the elderly, and wounded; a dramatic surge in aid deliveries; the return of civilians to their homes or neighborhoods in all parts of Gaza.  And it would also initiate negotiations toward a permanent ceasefire.

The second phase would see the release of all remaining living hostages; the withdrawal of all Israeli forces from Gaza; and the implementation of a permanent cessation of hostilities.

And the final phase would launch a massive reconstruction effort in Gaza.

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Muhammad Zubair
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The author is a seasoned content writer and a vital contributor to The Diplomatic Insight Magazine.
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