US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he supports “tangible steps” towards establishing a Palestinian state, but the prospect for peace talks seems grim as Israel’s war in Gaza rages on. Blinken held talks in the West Bank with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and told him a Palestinian state must exist alongside Israel to ensure peace and security in the region. “Met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss ongoing efforts to minimize civilian harm in Gaza, accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid, end extremist violence, and work towards …