(1/7) Today, the Trump administration released its framework to help achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians. We appreciate the efforts of @POTUS Trump and his administration to work in consultation with the leaders of the two major Israeli political parties ...
(2/7) ... to set forth ideas to resolve the conflict in a way that recognizes our ally’s critical security needs. Indeed, both Israeli political leaders view this framework as the basis to restart negotiations with the Palestinians.
(3/7) We have long believed that direct Israeli-Palestinian diplomacy is essential to create a durable peace and lasting two-state agreement that effectively addresses the concerns of both sides.
(4/7) Unfortunately, the Palestinian leadership has continually refused direct talks with Israel for the last several years.
(5/7) It is now essential that Palestinians both forego the path of violence, boycotts, and the criminalization of differences at international forums and return to peace talks with Israel.
(6/7) We were encouraged to see that the ambassadors from Oman, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates attended the announcement, and we call on the Arab states to play a constructive role in urging the Palestinians to resume negotiations with Israelis.
(7/7) While all parties will have their differences with this framework, it is time for Palestinians to rejoin Israelis at the negotiating table. A lasting, genuine peace will inevitably require agreement between the parties themselves and tough compromises from both sides.
