Slade3200
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"While we don't believe the existence of settlements is an impediment to peace, the construction of new settlements or the expansion of existing settlements beyond their current borders may not be helpful in achieving that goal," the White House said in a statement.
I remember a pretty good uproar on this board when the US abstained from voting on the settlement expansion last December. I heard a lot of anti-Israel slurs thrown out towards Obama for this action. Now it looks like Trump is singing the same tune. Agree or disagree with his position?
Whitehouse Statement:
Trump Administration Now Says Israeli Settlements Might Not Be the Best Idea
US Abstains from vote:
US abstains as UN demands end to Israeli settlements - CNNPolitics.com
I remember a pretty good uproar on this board when the US abstained from voting on the settlement expansion last December. I heard a lot of anti-Israel slurs thrown out towards Obama for this action. Now it looks like Trump is singing the same tune. Agree or disagree with his position?
Whitehouse Statement:
Trump Administration Now Says Israeli Settlements Might Not Be the Best Idea
US Abstains from vote:
US abstains as UN demands end to Israeli settlements - CNNPolitics.com