Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman held a crucial meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Riyadh, addressing the ongoing military escalation in Gaza and its neighboring areas.

In the meeting, the Crown Prince reiterated Saudi Arabia's firm stance against any actions targeting civilians or causing harm to essential infrastructure and vital services that impact the daily lives of Palestinians. He expressed the urgent need to halt military operations that have resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives.

The Crown Prince underlined the Kingdom's dedication to engage in diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating the current crisis and ensuring compliance with international humanitarian laws. Saudi Arabia also called for the lifting of the blockade on Gaza.

Furthermore, the Crown Prince emphasized the importance of pursuing a peaceful resolution that secures the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and establishes a just and lasting peace in the region.

The meeting was attended by key figures, including Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema Bint Bandar, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal Bin Farhan, US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney, US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at the US Department of State Tom Sullivan.

Secretary Blinken praised the productive nature of the meeting, and his prior discussions with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan. During the latter meeting, Prince Faisal reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's resolute rejection of any calls for the forced displacement of the Palestinian people from Gaza. He also advocated for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and its surroundings, in alignment with international law, along with the lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip.