President said he trusts Bibi at his word and believes he wo n't dim - light a Palestinian state : ' That possibility seems very dim ' Would n't confirm that he 'll press the issue at the United Nations . Insisted that he has a ' businesslike ' relationship with the Israeli PM . But ' this ' n't be limited to a chorus of , somehow , ` ` Let 's all hold hands and sing Kumbayah '' ' Said a Palestinian state side - by - side with Israel remains ' best path forward for Israel 's aspirations , for Palestinian aspirations , and for regional aspirations '
President said he takes Bibi at his word and believes he wo n't green-light a Palestinian state : 'That possibility seems very dim ' Would n't confirm that he 'll press the issue at the United Nations . Insisted that he has a 'businesslike ' relationship with the Israeli PM . But 'this ca n't be reduced to a matter of , somehow , `` Let 's all hold hands and sing Kumbayah '' ' Said a Palestinian state side-by-side with Israel remains 'best path forward for Israel 's security , for Palestinian aspirations , and for regional stability '