US appeal to Israel and the Palestinians

A US State Department spokesman said in a statement to the AA correspondent that “the parties should refrain from actions, comments and rhetoric that would escalate tensions and undermine efforts to advance a negotiated two-state solution.”

The spokesman said that Israelis and Palestinians deserve equal levels of freedom and security, including freedom of movement.

WHAT HAPPENED?

In a statement, the US State Department condemned racist comments by Israel’s far-right Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, towards Palestinians.

Ben-Gvir, known for his racist rhetoric and provocative actions against Palestinians, said yesterday in a statement on Israel’s Channel 12 television that freedom of movement for Jews is more important than freedom for Palestinians.

Addressing the journalist with whom he was discussing, Ben-Gvir said: “The right that I, my wife and my children have to travel to Judah and Samaria (the name given to the West Bank by fanatical Jews) is more important than the right to the Arabs. travel. I’m sorry Mohammed, but that’s the truth.” He had used the phrase.

Journalists and representatives of non-governmental organizations reacted to Ben-Gvir’s statements on social media. (AA)