Unedited from press release last night:
06/01/2024 02:58 PM EDT
Office of the Spokesperson
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani about the proposed deal to reach a full and complete ceasefire in Gaza, secure the release of all hostages, and bring about a lasting peace. They discussed the roadmap’s benefits for the people of Gaza, including through an influx of humanitarian aid, the return of displaced civilians to North Gaza, and the start of reconstruction efforts.
The Secretary thanked the Prime Minister for Qatar’s integral role in mediating and helping to broker peace. He also emphasized the importance of Hamas accepting the deal without delay.
