Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jeddah on Wednesday to discuss the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities in Gaza. The meeting, as reported by Saudi state-run SPA news, focused on the developments in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings, as well as efforts to stop military operations in the region.
During their discussions, MBS and Blinken also addressed the security and humanitarian situation in the area, highlighting the importance of finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict. Blinken, who is currently on a diplomatic tour in the Middle East, expressed optimism about the progress being made towards securing a ceasefire in Gaza.