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Robert Malley arrived in Israel on Monday for his first visit since he took on the position in June. Getty Images
Robert Malley arrived in Israel on Monday for his first visit since he took on the position in June. Getty Images
US seeks to reassure Israel on Iran talks in high-level meetings this week
Rob Malley had 'excellent' meetings in Israel, as deputy secretary Wendy Sherman received her Israeli equivalent in Washington