Durbin Meets With Israeli Ambassador To The United States, Michael Leiter
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with the new Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Leiter, to discuss the return of remaining hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, Iran’s continued destabilizing actions in the region, and the need for a long-term two state solution.
“After a relatively successful phase one in the ceasefire deal, I am concerned with the impasse to move to the next stage and a failure by all parties to present a vision for the day after the war,” said Durbin. “As I said to Ambassador Leiter, the United States must continue pushing for long-term security for Israel, humanitarian aid and rebuilding of Gaza that is free from Hamas control, a reformed Palestinian Authority, and a two-state solution. The United States has a responsibility to push towards finding a solution that allows Israeli and Palestinian children to once and for all live together in peace and dignity.”
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