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U.S. repeats interest in two-state solution in Israel (Reuters)

 
Reuters - The United States will continue to press for a two-state solution in Israel's conflict with Palestinians, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice said on Friday, after right-wing leader Benjamin Netanyahu was asked to form Israel's next government. (link)

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