The officials , who all spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak with candor , stressed that the US remains fully committed to Israel 's security and all policy decisions are made from that starting point . the State Department snubbed the Palestinians defense minister when he traveled to Washington . Relations with Israel have deteriorated as Palestinians try to broker with Israeli and engage in nuclear talks with Israel .
the State Department snubbed the Palestinians defense minister when he traveled to Washington . Relations with Israel have deteriorated as Palestinians try to broker with Israeli and engage in nuclear talks with Israel .