Blinken met with Jordan's King Abdullah II, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and UN humanitarian aid coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kaag.

Later, he will head to Israel to discuss ceasefire negotiations and hostage releases.

The Biden administration has supported Israel against Hamas but also urged it to protect civilians, facing criticism both abroad and on US campuses.

President Biden has urged Israel to take more steps to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza, citing progress such as the opening of new crossings and increased aid delivery.

However, Biden has warned that future US support could be at risk if more isn't done to ensure the safety of aid workers and get more aid into the region.

This comes after an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers from the charity World Central Kitchen in April.

Israel has since taken steps to coordinate more closely with aid groups to prevent such incidents.

The situation in Gaza remains critical with most residents displaced and the UN warning of impending famine.

The Biden administration is responding by constructing a temporary pier to deliver aid, an unprecedented move for a friendly country and significant US aid recipient.

Jordan, which has diplomatic ties with Israel and a large Palestinian population, is carefully navigating the tensions in the Palestinian territories.

In April, Jordan intercepted Iranian drones targeting Israel, following an Israeli air strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria.

Jordan is working with the US but aims to avoid being drawn into the conflict.