US Deputy Secretary, Hulata discuss global security challenges, Iran
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US Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman takes to Twitter to reflect on today's meeting with the Israeli National Security Advisor, boasting bilateral ties and discussing regional security.
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US Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman and Israeli National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata (Twitter)
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Israeli National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata in Washington, D.C. to discuss the strength of the bilateral relationship while reflecting on President Joe Biden's recent trip to "Israel" last month.
A 'good meeting'
Among the topics of discussion were shared global security challenges and Iran, and the Deputy Secretary reiterated the Administration’s "steadfast commitment to Israel’s security." Following the end of the meeting, Deputy Secretary Sherman published a tweet calling it a "good meeting".
Good meeting with Israeli National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata. We discussed the strength of the bilateral relationship and U.S. commitment to Israel’s security, as well as the importance of equal measures of security, freedom, and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians. pic.twitter.com/TjuvNfPrYW
— Wendy R. Sherman (@DeputySecState) August 24, 2022
Sherman reiterated the importance of Israelis and Palestinians "enjoying equal measures of freedom, security, and prosperity" - reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a "two-state solution."
While Sherman stressed the US "duty" toward "Israel's" regional security, she emphasized the need for accountability in the tragic murder of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, which all news outlets and international organizations found "Israel" responsible for.
Shireen Abu Akleh was hit by an explosive bullet in the head before being rushed to the hospital in critical condition. According to video footage of her assassination, Abu Akleh, 51, was wearing a helmet and body armor clearly labeled "press" when she was shot.
