The conversation took place ahead of the expected UN Security Council vote on a resolution regarding Israeli settlements drafted by the UAE.
The Biden administration doesn't “view the UN as the most practical or useful forum for discussing this issue,” said Principal Deputy Spokesperson Patel.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the UAE Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister discussed the Negev Forum and other issues.
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said that the Biden administration had clarified its opposition to settlement activity.
‘Sing Hallelujah!’ will take place in Rosh Ha’ayin on January 31 and in Haifa on February 1.
“We discouraged publicly the Palestinians from moving forward with this ICJ opinion because we didn’t want to see tensions exacerbated,” said State Department Spokesperson Ned Price
“The Iranians reneged on commitments they had made,” said State Department Spokesperson Ned Price.
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