U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves as he arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, after making a day trip to the United Arab Emirates.  Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS
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Antony Blinken set to discuss Gaza situation with Saudi Prince

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday, a U.S. official said.

RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will have a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday, a U.S. official said, as Israel prepared to launch a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.

The meeting will take place at 7.30 am, the official said.

(Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

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