JERUSALEM, July 13, 2017 (WAFA) - United State Special Representative for International Negotiations, Jason Greenblatt, met Wednesday with a group of Palestinians from Gaza “to discuss their aspirations for peace and views on how the humanitarian and economic situation in the Gaza Strip can be improved,” according to a statement issued by US Consulate in Jerusalem.

It said “Greenblatt underscored (US) President (Donald) Trump‘s commitment to helping Palestinians and Israelis reach a conflict-ending peace agreement that would provide a more prosperous and secure future for both peoples.”

The US envoy “also underscored the Trump Administration‘s interest in improving the economic environment for the Palestinian business community, including in Gaza.”

The statement did not specify where the meeting took place.

Greenblatt arrived in the region early this week in an effort to revive the deadlocked Palestinian-Israeli peace process.

He held meetings with Palestinian and Israeli officials and members of the community and is expected to meet on Thursday with President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, a day after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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