US: Israelis and Palestinians should enjoy equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and democracy
Washington (QNN)- In a phone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi on Friday, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that “Israelis and Palestinians should enjoy equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and democracy.”
A statement from State Department spokesman Ned Price said the two leaders discussed regional security challenges, humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, and the normalization of relations with Arab and Muslim-majority countries.
“The secretary emphasized the administration’s belief that Israelis and Palestinians should enjoy equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and democracy,” Price said.
Great speaking with Israeli FM @Gabi_Ashkenazi to discuss our unwavering dedication to Israel’s security, as well as our commitment to freedom, prosperity, and democracy for Israelis and Palestinians. We look forward to strengthening all aspects of the U.S.-Israel partnership.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) April 2, 2021
.@SecBlinken spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister @Gabi_Ashkenazi today on regional challenges, humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, normalization of relations with other countries, and the strong U.S.-Israel relationship. https://t.co/NVvqXAiMjo
— Ned Price (@StateDeptSpox) April 2, 2021
President Biden has revoked sanctions on top officials at the International Criminal Court that were imposed under the Trump administration, the State Department announced Friday.
Blinken said the economic sanctions imposed on ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and a top aide in 2019 “were inappropriate and ineffective,” and were therefore lifted.
Today @POTUS removed sanctions previously imposed against @IntlCrimCourt personnel. The U.S. maintains our opposition to the ICC's attempts to exercise jurisdiction over personnel of non-States Parties, such as the United States and Israel. https://t.co/tD4vrAZY1h
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) April 2, 2021
He also spoke with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on Friday. The conversations with Ashkenazi and Al Zayani took place ahead of Washington and Tehran’s expected negotiations on Tuesday.
Blinken tweeted that the two had a “good conversation” and that they discussed “Bahrain’s historic opening with Israel, advancing our Strategic Dialogue, elevating human rights and safeguarding regional security. These initiatives will help us further regional peace and prosperity.”
Good conversation today with @Bahdiplomatic Foreign Minister al-Zayani about Bahrain’s historic opening with Israel, advancing our Strategic Dialogue, elevating human rights, and safeguarding regional security. These initiatives will help us further regional peace and prosperity.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) April 2, 2021
.@SecBlinken spoke today with @Bahdiplomatic Foreign Minister al-Zayani about regional security initiatives, engagement with Israel under the Abraham Accords, and progress made on human rights. https://t.co/z7yavj7qXU
— Ned Price (@StateDeptSpox) April 2, 2021
