Blinken Meets Arab Leaders on Shape of Post-War Gaza

AL ULA, Saudi Arabia—Secretary of State Antony Blinken outlined a series of requirements for the future of the Gaza Strip after meetings Monday with leaders of key Gulf Arab states, during a diplomatic tour of the region aimed at preventing a broader war.

Blinken said any future arrangement in Gaza must take into account peace and security in Israel, after meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and, earlier in the day, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The top U.S. diplomat said any plan must include a unified Palestinian government for the West Bank and Gaza, work toward future integration of Israel with the region and pave the way for an independent Palestinian state.