Blinken welcomes efforts to prevent escalation in the Palestinian territories

Last night, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken welcomed the recent efforts made to prevent escalation and an increase in tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.

Blinken affirmed, in a phone call with his Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen , the United States' continued commitment to the two-state solution, as stated in a statement, published on the Hebrew Walla website, at dawn on Friday.

Blinken and Cohen discussed common challenges, including the issue of Iran, as well as efforts to advance common interests.