Blinken: Palestinian state recognition 'a rebuke to Hamas,' but hostages, ending war take priority
Recognition of a Palestinian state is necessary, not only if Israel wishes to resume normalization with Saudi Arabia. But, Blinken pointed out, recognition must be based on predetermined conditions.
US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sits alongside him, last month. (photo credit: JEENAH MOON/REUTERS)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: