Antony Blinken in Jerusalem: Urgent steps needed for calm
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for Israel and the Palestinians to take "urgent steps" to restore calm amid escalating violence./ Speaking in Jerusalem, Mr Blinken reiterated US support for a two-state solution as "the best way" to bring security to the two sides./ Israel's new government opposes the creation of a Palestinian state./ The visit comes after two gun attacks by Palestinians in East Jerusalem at the weekend killed seven Israelis./ At a news conference following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...
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