Secretary Blinken's Call with Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Lapid
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Office of the Spokesperson
May 27, 2022
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid regarding the importance of Israelis and Palestinians working to maintain calm. Secretary Blinken underscored the importance of concluding the investigations into the death of Palestinian-American Shireen Abu Akleh. They also spoke of common efforts to confront global challenges, including those posed by Iran and its proxies. Secretary Blinken reiterated the Administration's steadfast commitment to Israel's security and emphasized U.S. support for a negotiated two-state solution.
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