U.S, Israel Foreign Ministers discuss regional challenges

F.P Report

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken had a talk with Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi on Saturday.

During the conversation, the Secretary and the Foreign Minister 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, spokesperson said.

The Secretary reiterated the United States’ strong commitment to Israel and its security and looks forward to strengthening all aspects of the U.S.-Israel partnership, it added.