US pushing Israel to allow opening of consulate for PA in Jerusalem

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Assessment: If implemented, a Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem is the first step to a two state solution and dividing Jerusalem in violation of Joel 3:2 …

The Biden administration is pushing Israel to allow it to reopen its consulate for the Palestinian Authority in Jerusalem, a US State Department official told reporters in regards to the meeting between Blinken and Lapid today (Wednesday).

The official pointed out that the US still backs the two-state solution and stresses the importance of preventing violence or unilateral steps.

Behold, He who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep” Ps. 121:4

“The Biden administration began with an outright commitment to a two-state solution and we intend to see this happen. We expect cooperation from both sides: this includes prevention of the annexation of territories, building settlements, destruction of property, incitement to violence, and halting payments to terrorist prisoners,” the senior official said.

The official also said that the US intends to reestablish its nuclear deal with Tehra