U.S. Supports Jerusalem As A Final Status Issue

Israel: Comments on Jerusalem (Taken Question)

Bureau of Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC

Question Taken at the May 21 Daily Press Briefing.

Question: What is the U.S. response to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s comments that all of Jerusalem will remain under Israeli sovereignty and “will never again be partitioned and divided”?

Answer: Jerusalem is a final status issue. Israel and the Palestinians have agreed to resolve its status during negotiations. We will support their efforts to reach agreements on all final status issues.