Israeli Settlements ‘May Not Be Helpful’ for Middle East Peace, Trump Administration Says
President Donald Trump’s administration said Thursday night that the growth of Israeli settlements “may not be helpful” in achieving a goal of peace in the Middle East, an abrupt shift that signals a potentially tougher stance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“While we don’t believe the existence of settlements is an impediment to peace, the construction of new settlements or the expansion of existing settlements beyond their current borders may not be helpful in achieving that goal,” said White House press secretary Sean Spicer, in a statement.
The statement came hours after Mr. Netanyahu vowed to establish the first new West Bank settlement in over two decades “as soon as possible.” Mr. Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Trump at the White House on Feb. 15.
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