Mr Harris also updated the King on Ireland 's plan to recognise the State of Palestine, outlining Ireland and Spain’s ongoing efforts on Palestinian recognition along with other like-minded countries.
Last week, it was reported that Ireland, Spain and a number of other EU member states are considering 21 May as the date on which they will jointly recognise the State of Palestine. "It will become clear in the next few days as to the specific date, but it certainly will be before the end of this month.
King Abdullah also briefed Mr Harris on efforts to secure an end to the conflict and to create a context for peace in the region, including his contacts with other regional leaders and his discussions with US president Joe Biden in Washington last week.They also discussed the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, and in particular the situation in Rafah.
Israeli protesters blocked aid trucks headed for Gaza on Monday, throwing food packages on the road in the latest in a series of incidents that have come as Israel has pledged to allow uninterrupted humanitarian supplies into the besieged enclave.
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