Wendy Sherman Emphasizes U.S. Strong Support for Israel's Security

Wendy Sherman, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, emphasized the United States' strong support for Israel's security during a meeting on Wednesday with Ronen Levy, the Director General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry. The meeting, which took place in Washington, D.C., reaffirmed the commitment to continue U.S.-Israel strategic cooperation. Sherman and Levy discussed a wide range of global issues, including opportunities to advance regional integration through the 'Negev Forum', recent developments in Sudan, and Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Sherman also highlighted the importance of actions by Israel and the Palestinian Authority to stabilize the situation in the West Bank. The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State further stated that the United States would engage with Israel, the Palestinians, and regional partners based on the recent ceasefire provisions in Israel and Gaza to foster calm in the coming months. Wendy Sherman, a veteran diplomat with three decades of experience in foreign policy, is set to retire at the end of June. She was a senior member of the U.S. negotiating team with Iran during the Obama administration and played a significant role in achieving the JCPOA. The government and Senate are on the verge of a confidential meeting regarding Iran; increasing threats and the nuclear issue are under the scrutiny of senators. Wendy Sherman, the veteran U.S. diplomat, is retiring. The Deputy Secretary of State described the uranium enrichment surge in Iran as 'ominous'.