WASHINGTON, October 30, 2017 (WAFA) – As the United States administration has intensified its efforts to bring peace between the Palestinians and Israelis and has involved regional players in these efforts as well, a senior While House official said on Sunday that the US will not impose a peace solution on the parties.

“As President Donald J. Trump has clearly stated, he is personally committed to achieving a peace deal between Israelis and Palestinians that would help usher in an era of greater regional peace and prosperity,” said the official. “A few months ago, the President directed his advisors to continue discussions with regional partners about how best to support the peace effort. Those conversations are still ongoing.”

US Special Representative for International Negotiations, Jason Greenblatt, recently traveled to Cairo, Amman, Jerusalem, and Ramallah and met with officials, and he will have further meetings in the coming weeks as part of these efforts, said the White House official.

Greenblatt, along with Jarod Kushner, Senior Advisor to Trump, and the Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy, Linda Powell, also recently returned from Saudi Arabia where they held talks on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Kushner has also been in frequent contact with officials from Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

“While these regional talks will play an important role, the President reaffirms that peace between Israelis and Palestinians can only be negotiated directly between the two parties and that the United States will continue working closely with the parties to make progress toward that goal. No deal will be imposed on Israelis and Palestinians. We are committed to facilitating a deal that improves conditions for both parties,” said the White House official.

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