The statement supported U.S. peacemaking efforts and President Barack Obama 's speech at the U.N. General Assembly last month regarding Palestinian rights . Arab nations : Talks are contingent on halt to settlement building . U.S. is trying to salvage direct peace talks between Israel , Palestinians . Comment:
Arab nations : Talks are contingent on halt to settlement building . U.S. is trying to salvage direct peace talks between Israel , Palestinians . Comment: