John Kerry and Hillary Clinton attended the Saban Forum on the Middle East this weekend in Washington, and Benjamin Netanyahu who sent a recorded speech. This forum is organized by the Brookings Institution.
"The status quo between the Israelis and the Palestinians is untenable, said US Secretary of State. And alternatives to peace are either unacceptable or unsustainable. This can not continue. Too many Israelis have died, too many Palestinians have died. And we must do everything possible to prevent the loss of more innocent lives and extinguish sparks an immediate tension. "
Hillary Clinton, the predecessor of John Kerry and possible future candidate for president in 2016, was the star of the forum. She minimized friction between President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has positioned itself as a strong supporter of Israel.
"What is important is the continued institutional support that the United States has given and will continue to give Israel regardless of its leaders: military assistance and security support."
For his part, Netanyahu warned that a peace agreement that does not recognize a presence "long-term" Israeli armed forces in the region could not take place.
