President Trump did not demand an Israeli withdrawal from any sector during a meeting, an Israeli source in Washington said Tuesday evening, according to The Zioneer. The statement offers a rare clarity on the scope of U.S. demands regarding Israeli military positions.
An Israeli source in Washington stated Tuesday evening that President Trump did not demand an Israeli withdrawal from any sector during a meeting, according to a report from The Zioneer. The source did not specify which meeting the comment referred to, though it comes amid ongoing US-Israel discussions on the Iran deal and regional security posture. The statement provides a counterpoint to concerns that Washington was pressing Jerusalem for territorial concessions. The report has not been independently corroborated.
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