Clinton tells Netanyahu she's against UN imposing solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict [View all]
Clinton says 'strong and secure' Israel is vital to U.S., reaffirms commitment to fighting Israel boycott; Netanyahu presents 'Israel's efforts to achieve peace' in Mideast.
NEW YORK - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in New York on Sunday evening, hours after sitting down with her Republican rival Donald Trump.
In the meeting, Clinton stressed “her opposition to any attempt by outside parties to impose a solution" to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, "including by the UN Security Council," according to a statement released by her campaign. She further reaffirmed her commitment to a two-state solution negotiated directly by the parties.
The meeting at the W Hotel began at 6:30 P.M. and lasted about an hour.
According to the statement, Clinton said a "strong and secure Israel" is vital to the United States. She also "reaffirmed her unwavering commitment" to the U.S.-Israel relationship and stressed her support for the new military aid agreement reached earlier in September and her commitment to countering efforts to boycott Israel.
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