Gaza Conflict: Saudi Crown Prince insulted the US Secretary of State, made him wait for several hours for the meeting

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Arab countries these days due to the Israel-Hamas war. During this time, there has been news of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman allegedly 'insulting' US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In fact, Antony Blinken, who reached Saudi Arabia, was made to wait for several hours for the meeting by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Not only this, even after making them wait for a long time, Mohammad Bill Salman did not meet Antony Blinken and both the leaders met the next day. This news has come out quoting Washington Post.

According to media reports, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reached Riyadh on Saturday. After reaching Riyadh, there was to be a meeting between Blinken and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the evening, but even after waiting for several hours, Mohammed bin Salman did not meet Antony Blinken on Saturday. After this, a meeting of the two leaders took place on Sunday morning. However, the reason for Mohammed bin Salman not attending the meeting on Saturday is not yet clear.

Even after the meeting, there was a difference in the statements of the two countries. In fact, while talking to the media, Antony Blinken said that his conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was very good. He said that Israel has the full right to protect its citizens and respond to attacks on them. Blinken also said that he is trying his best to ensure that this conflict does not escalate. According to Saudi Arabian media, during the meeting, the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince said that the current conflict should stop and international law should be followed. Saudi Arabia also talked about Israel resuming the supply of electricity and water in Gaza. Saudi Arabia has also reportedly expressed displeasure over Israel's action.

Antony Blinken also recently met the President of Egypt. After this meeting, Antony Blinken had talked about the opening of the Rafah border between Gaza and Egypt, but at present the Rafah border is closed and Egypt has banned the people of Gaza from entering their border. Due to this, a large number of Palestinian citizens are stranded on the Rafah border.