Good faith negotiations could end conflict in Middleeast: Clinton

“And the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognised borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements,” US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a joint press conference with her Jordanian counterpart Nasser Judeh.

Clinton said the US and Jordan share a commitment to seeking a comprehensive peace in Middle East based on a two-state solution.

“We are working with the Israelis,the Palestinian Authority,Jordan,and the Arab states to take the steps needed to re-launch negotiations as soon as possible and without preconditions,which is in the interests of everyone in the region,” she said.

However,both the US and Jordan,she said,are concerned about recent activities in Jerusalem. “The US recognises that Jerusalem is a deeply important issue for Israelis and Palestinians,for Jews,Muslims,and Christians around the world.”