Clinton : Israel `` essential partner '' in helping restart Mideast talks . Egyptian leaders told Clinton her statement was perceived as `` a sort of backtracking '' and `` listened with great interest '' as she insisted the U.S. opposition to settlements has not changed , Aboul Gheit said . Clinton meets with Egyptians after angering Egyptians with praise for Israel . Egyptians reportedly tell Clinton her comments perceived as `` a sort of backtracking '' Hillary Clinton says U.S. position has n't changed on Egyptians settlement construction .
Clinton : Israel `` essential partner '' in helping restart Mideast talks . Clinton meets with Egyptians after angering Egyptians with praise for Israel . Egyptians reportedly tell Clinton her comments perceived as `` a sort of backtracking '' Hillary Clinton says U.S. position has n't changed on Egyptians settlement construction .