Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Wednesday in Jerusalem with his senior advisers and with Jared Kushner – U.S. Senior Adviser to the White House and son-in-law to President Donald Trump – along with Special Representative to International Negotiations Jason D. Greenblatt and U.S. Ambassador to Israel David M. Friedman.
Also at the meeting was Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s special envoy and negotiator, attorney Yitzhak Molcho.
“The meeting was productive and the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing President Trump’s goal of a genuine and lasting peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians that enhances stability in the region,” said a readout of the meeting by the White House Office of the Press Secretary.
“The three United States officials discussed Israel’s priorities and potential next steps with Prime Minister Netanyahu, acknowledging the critical role Israel plays in the security of the region.
“The United States officials and Israeli leadership underscored that forging peace will take time and stressed the importance of doing everything possible to create an environment conducive to peacemaking.
“Kushner and Greenblatt are also meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority and his senior advisers in Ramallah.
“After their meetings, Kushner and Greenblatt plan to return to Washington, D.C. to brief the President, Secretary of State Tillerson, and National Security Advisor McMaster and to continue the conversation about next steps.”