Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to the Middle East

HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to the Middle East hide Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to the Middle East Media Note November 14, 2023 Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to the Middle East from November 14-20. During this trip, she will meet with regional partners to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict, including efforts to ensure this crisis never happens again, increase the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, evacuate foreign nationals, and ensure the immediate and safe return of all hostages. She will travel with a senior U.S. delegation to Israel and the Gulf, including to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, where she will attend the Manama Dialogue to discuss regional security issues and share policy responses. Tags Bahrain Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Israel Israel-Hamas Conflict Kuwait Office of the Spokesperson Official International Travel Oman Palestinian Territories Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates

Nov 15, 2023 - 06:49
Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to the Middle East

Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to the Middle East from November 14-20. During this trip, she will meet with regional partners to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict, including efforts to ensure this crisis never happens again, increase the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, evacuate foreign nationals, and ensure the immediate and safe return of all hostages. She will travel with a senior U.S. delegation to Israel and the Gulf, including to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, where she will attend the Manama Dialogue to discuss regional security issues and share policy responses.