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Israel's Netanyahu says meeting with Blinken was 'positive'

According to a statement from his office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's three-hour meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was both positive and conducted in a good spirit.

Reuters DIPLOMACY
Published August 19,2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's three-hour meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was "positive and conducted in a good spirit", according to a statement from his office.

"The prime minister reiterated Israel's commitment to the latest American proposal regarding the release of our hostages —taking into account Israel's security needs, which he insists on firmly," Netanyahu's office said.