US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday spoke with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, the State Department said.
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Blinken spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about expanding Israel's regional integration and countering threats posed by Iran, the department said in a statement.
Video: Blinken, Israel's Dermer discussed de-escalating tensions on Thursday / Credit: Reuters
In a separate statement, the State Department said Blinken expressed continued concern about the ongoing violence in the West Bank when he spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
They also discussed their support for a two-state solution and opposition to actions endangering its viability, the department said.
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