U.S. Reaffirms Goal of Establishing Independent Palestinian State, Calls for Ceasefire and Peace Talks
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U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller reaffirmed Biden administration's goal of establishing an independent Palestinian state
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Miller said in the short term the U.S. wants a ceasefire in Gaza to get hostages released and allow humanitarian assistance
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The U.S.'s long term vision is a peace agreement leading to an independent Palestinian state and integrated Israel
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Miller reiterated U.S. is focusing efforts on establishing a Palestinian state for security of both Palestinians and Israel
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Miller said Israel will have to make its own decisions, but U.S. will present plans and commitments from partners for Israel's security