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Thu 19 Jan 2023 9:00 am - Jerusalem Time

US Ambassador: We oppose changing the situation in Al-Aqsa and building settlements, and we are concerned about the situation in the West Bank

Translation by "Jerusalem" dot com - US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas Greenfield affirmed, last night, that her country opposes unilateral measures that threaten the stability and viability of the two-state solution, including any change to the status quo in the Al-Aqsa Mosque.


According to the Hebrew website Ynet, this came in a speech by the US ambassador before the UN Security Council during a discussion he held yesterday about the sanctions imposed by Israel on the Palestinian Authority about two weeks ago, after the Palestinians went to the International Court of Justice to request a legal opinion on the legal importance of the continuation of the Israeli occupation, and a step The Israeli minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque.


The US ambassador confirmed that Washington strongly opposes construction in the settlements, the legalization and annexation of outposts, and the annexation of any other lands, considering such steps illegitimate.


"The United States opposes measures that jeopardize the possibility of a two-state solution," Greenfield said, affirming her country's commitment to this solution, which she considered that peace can only be achieved through it and through direct talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians.


She indicated that her country's government is looking forward to working with the new Israeli government, as well as to improve relations with the Palestinians, noting the importance of focusing on steps aimed at reducing tensions.


And she indicated that the US administration is concerned about the situation in the West Bank and the possibility of continued instability, noting that it is concerned about the increasing number of victims on both sides, and that it is necessary to take urgent steps to prevent further loss of life, according to her saying.


She said, "Despite the challenges facing the region, there is room for optimism. Look at the steering meeting of the Negev summit in Abu Dhabi, which discussed expanding normalization. This was the largest meeting between Israel and the Arab countries since the Madrid conference, and we will continue to look for ways to improve." Palestinian lives and allow them to enjoy the fruits of the Negev Forum. According to her saying.

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