Pres. Obama Meets with King Abdullah II

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama and Jordanian King Abdullah II met at the White House to discuss regional changes, U.S. economic assistance to Jordan, and the Israel-Palestinian peace process. Following the meeting Obama announced that it’s “more vital than ever” for Israel and the Palestinians to restart peace talks. He asserted that the U.S. would continue to push for “an equitable and just solution to a problem that has been nagging the region for many, many years.” “We both share the view that despite the many changes – or perhaps because of the many changes – that are taking place in the region, it’s more vital than ever that both Israelis and Palestinians find a way to get back to the table and begin negotiating a process whereby they can create two states that are living side by side in peace and security,” Obama said. King Abdullah II praised Obama for his continued focus on the “core issues of an Israeli Palestinian Peace.”