From Kerry says US won’t impose peace, recognize Palestinian state
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleKerry says there are interim steps both sides could take to “signal real process towards creating two states,” such as strengthening Palestinian infrastructure and institutions, and easing Gaza blockades.
He says none of these steps would compromise Israel’s security.
He says “a final status agreement can only be achieved” with direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians — and stresses he has always maintained this was the case.
Other countries at the UN disagree, he says.
Kerry says “these are not the choices we will make,” referring to imposing a framework on Israel at the UN Security Council to withdraw from the West Bank, or recognizing a Palestinian state.
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