David Schenker, Assistant US Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, told journalists that the US position on the question of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria has not changed, Kan 11 News reports.
"The president has drawn a path for peace and we expect direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians," Schenker said. He refused to say whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who will visit Israel this week, will give Israel a "green light" to apply sovereignty, saying the work on the joint mapping committee is still ongoing.