The United States has reaffirmed its vision for resolving the conflict in Gaza through the establishment of a Palestinian state, in contrast to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s preferences.
In a statement on Thursday, the US State Department stated that Washington had obtained commitments from regional countries to participate in the reconstruction of Gaza after the war, “if there is a genuine path towards the establishment of a Palestinian state.”
The White House National Security Advisor, John Kirby, emphasized that “the two-state solution serves the interests of both Israelis and Palestinians,” affirming the “right of Palestinians to live in an independent and peaceful state.”
Kirby added, “There will be a post-war phase in Gaza, and there must be governance in the territory that reflects the aspirations of the Palestinians.”
The senior US official also noted, “We are currently witnessing a reduction in the number of Israeli forces in Gaza, following our urging. At this stage, we are focused on providing what Israel needs for self-defense against Hamas and delivering aid to the Gaza residents.”
In the same context, Kirby stated that the United States is not seeking conflict with the Houthi rebels or in the region but emphasized the need to “be able to defend ourselves.”
He explained that “military strikes against the Houthis make it harder for them to carry out attacks” in the Red Sea.
