Friedman's ‘controversial’ comments do not diverge from traditional U.S. policy

Why? Because in an interview with the New York Times, Friedman said, “Under certain circumstances, I think Israel has the right to retain some, but unlikely all, of the West Bank.”

U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman speaks during an event with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at Carasso Science Park in Beersheba, Israel December 20, 2018

(photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)

ByHERB KEINON

JUNE 11, 2019 04:12

Friedman's ‘controversial’ comments do not diverge from traditional U.S. policy

Why? Because in an interview with the New York Times, Friedman said, “Under certain circumstances, I think Israel has the right to retain some, but unlikely all, of the West Bank.”

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Friedman's ‘controversial’ comments do not diverge from traditional U.S. policy

Why? Because in an interview with the New York Times, Friedman said, “Under certain circumstances, I think Israel has the right to retain some, but unlikely all, of the West Bank.”

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