After being demoted by former President Trump, this move restored diplomatic relations with the Palestinians.

Secretary of State Anthony winked It was announced on Tuesday that the United States would reopen its consulate general in Jerusalem-a move that restored contact with the Palestinians, which the Trump administration has downgraded.

The consulate has long served as an autonomous office and is responsible for establishing diplomatic relations with the Palestinians. But former President Donald Trump demoted his actions when he moved the embassy to Jerusalem and placed it under the authority of his ambassador to Israel.

These actions undermined the long-term U.S. policy and angered the Palestinians, who viewed East Jerusalem as the capital of the future nation.

Brinken did not give an exact date for the reopening of the consulate, but said that this will be “an important way for our country to contact and support the Palestinian people.”

In the blink of an eye, the steps announced after the meeting with Palestinian President Abbas in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank were announced.

“As I said to the President, I hereby emphasize that the United States is committed to rebuilding the relationship with the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian people, a relationship based on mutual respect, and a common belief that both Palestinians and Israelis should be equal and safe. , Freedom, opportunity and dignity measures.” He said.

Abbas spoke with Brinken, thanking the United States for its “commitment to (and maintaining) the status quo of Haram Sharif” for a two-state solution, the holy land of Jerusalem for Muslims and Jews, and the third base of Islam. -Al-Aqsa Mosque. -The most sacred website.

At a regular press conference on Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the move was a “natural step” to rebuild relations between the United States and the Palestinians who are struggling with the Trump administration.

“[I]We believe that this is a natural step in announcing the plan to restart the consulate, and we have once again announced our commitment to provide funds for the reconstruction of Gaza, so these are all part of our efforts to rebuild this relationship. “Say.

Blinken is in the area to help support Ceasefire Last week ended the 11-day devastating war between Israel and the Hamas ruler in Gaza. The war killed at least 253 Palestinians and 12 Israelis and caused extensive damage in coastal areas.

After the Israeli police suppressed the Palestinians, the war started. Jerusalem In and around Al-Aqsa Mosque The compound has witnessed the outbreak of Israeli-Palestinian violence over the years.

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Brinken also held a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [Menahem Kahana/Pool via Reuters]

After the war, Brinken promised to “enlist international support” to help Gaza.Later he announced that Aid the Palestinians, Including US$5.5 million in emergency assistance to Gaza. After the Trump administration cut off almost all aid to them, this brought the total amount of U.S. aid to the Palestinians under the Biden administration to more than 360 million U.S. dollars.

He said that any aid will be in the hands of Hamas, and Hamas does not recognize Israel’s right to survival.

The United States is trying to strengthen the leadership of Abbas, who is the head of the internationally supported Palestinian Authority. The Palestinian Authority manages parts of the occupied West Bank, but Hamas came to power in Gaza in 2007 after winning the 2006 general election, and its power was driven out of Gaza.