US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah has triggered protests as demonstrators brandished signs declaring the US envoy as “not welcome”.
Engaging in discussions with the Palestinian president in Ramallah over the future of post-war Gaza, Blinken’s visit has drawn protests in the occupied West Bank city, with many demonstrators accusing him of complicity in Israel’s attack on Gaza.
Wafa news agency reported that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed efforts to halt Israeli aggression against Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, emphasizing the urgency of expediting humanitarian aid to Gaza. He also warned of the danger of measures taken by the Israeli authorities aimed at displacing Palestinians.
Al Jazeera's Mohammed Jamjoom, reporting from Ramallah, noted skepticism about potential agreements, observing a prevailing sense of despair among Palestinians.
As the top American envoy arrived under tight security in the occupied West Bank, demonstrators held up signs reading “Stop the genocide”, “Free Palestine” and “Blinken out”.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas staunchly rejected the policy forcibly displacing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank in a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Palestine’s WAFA news agency reported.
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