To the Jewish Communities of Western Connecticut:

President Obama and Secretary Clinton are personally and deeply committed to the goal of comprehensive peace in the Middle East and believe that everyone has a role to play. We appreciate the valuable efforts of the Jewish Communities of Western Connecticut in support of local cooperation between Israelis in Afula and Palestinians in Jenin.

Creating bridges of trust and cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian communities is an integral part of building a strong foundation upon which the two-state solution and comprehensive peace can be realized. We believe that an
end of conflict through the creation of a democratic and peaceful Palestinian state is the only way to secure the futures of both Israelis and Palestinians.

Sincerely
Jeffrey . Feltman
Assistant Secretary of State
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs