US: Blinken will emphasize to Israel's Gallant the need for post-war Gaza plan

25/6/2024 6:23

        U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday will emphasize to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant the importance of Israel swiftly developing a robust and realistic plan for the governance of Gaza for when the war is over, the U.S. State Department said.
        
        Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told a press briefing the top U.S. diplomat will also discuss with Gallant, who is visiting Washington this week and meeting with senior U.S. officials, the need to avoid further escalation of the Gaza conflict and to improve humanitarian access.
        
        "We look to make progress on all of these issues," Miller said.
        
        Gallant came to the State Department moments before his schedule meeting with Blinken at 1 p.m. A small group of protesters outside the building chanted while holding a Palestinian flag as he entered.