Netanyahu: Israel welcomes US efforts to ignite peace process

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke positively about Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt's upcoming visit to the Middle East and the steps towards peace it may bring.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion airport on May 23, 2017

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion airport on May 23, 2017

(photo credit: KOBI GIDEON/GPO)

ByHERB KEINON, ADAM RASGON

AUGUST 13, 2017 13:06

Updated: AUGUST 13, 2017 23:31

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