State Department declines to clarify U.S. position on two‑state solution, defers to White House

When asked whether U.S. Ambassador to Israel comments represented a change in U.S. policy on a two‑state solution, Tammy, the State Department spokesperson, declined to characterize the ambassador’s remarks and directed reporters to the White House for policy clarification.

“I’m not going to characterize the ambassador's remarks, I’m not going to explain them or really comment on them at all,” Tammy said, adding that ambassadors “certainly speak for themselves” even as they engage with host countries. She repeatedly told reporters that when it comes to “American policy” and “certainly where the president stands,” the White House should be consulted.

Reporters pressed on whether the secretary of state endorses President Trump’s foreign‑policy vision or implements it. Tammy said Secretary Rubio implements President Trump’s agenda and that reporters should ask the White House about the president’s decisions.

The spokesperson also avoided specific answers about proposals involving Gaza or the West Bank, saying the department’s immediate focus is ceasefire, humanitarian access and the aftermath of conflict. She said the department is “still working on dealing with either certainly ceasefire and peace for Gaza, and then of course the aftermath of that, and rebuilding,” and that “we will learn” future policy directions from the president.

No formal policy change was announced at the briefing; Tammy repeatedly urged reporters to seek policy determinations from the White House rather than the State Department podium.