No change in U.S. policy on Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem, spokesman says

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Published: Jul 13, 2022, 12:52 UTC

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The White House spokesperson John Kirby said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan misspoke on Wednesday when he told reporters that the United States wished for a Palestinian consulate in East Jerusalem.

John Kirby speaks at a press briefing at the White House in Washington

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The White House spokesperson John Kirby said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan misspoke on Wednesday when he told reporters that the United States wished for a Palestinian consulate in East Jerusalem.

Kirby said there was no change in U.S. policy regarding the consulate.

The United States wants to reopen its consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem, located in the west of the city, which was closed by former U.S. President Donald Trump in 2019.

(Reporting by Steve Holland)

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