The meeting between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State John Kerry has concluded. The two spoke about ways to reduce violence, improve the living conditions in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza, and advance the political process.

A statement after the meeting noted that the two had differing opinions on some topics, and they continue to look into the issues. It was concluded that Kerry's assistant, Frank Lowenstein, will come to Israel next week to continue discussing the three topics.