Blinken criticizes Israeli settlements and promotes Arab-Israeli normalization
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Israel's expansion of settlements and demolitions of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, but emphasized the "iron-clad" relationship between the US and Israel and the Biden administration's commitment to promoting normalization between Israel and Arab neighbors, including Saudi Arabia. Blinken also stated that improving Israeli-Arab relations cannot replace a two-state solution with the Palestinians and reaffirmed the US's determination not to allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon.
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- Blinken slams settlements, says Arab world ties can’t replace peace with Palestinians The Times of Israel
- Settlement expansion is obstacle to peace, Blinken tells US Israel lobby Reuters.com
- Blinken Warns Against Israel Expansion of Jewish Settlements U.S. News & World Report
- Biden administration to set up new post focused on Abraham Accords The Times of Israel
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