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State Department spokesman Mark Toner declined to comment on Netanyahu's stance, saying it was up to Israel to announce its own position, but said that the United States was in talks with both sides.
"Our focus remains on how to overcome the current impasse between the parties," Toner told reporters.
Upset with the deadlock, the Palestinian Authority has been expected to launch an initiative at the UN General Assembly next month to win international recognition for a Palestinian state.
"We're working hard with both parties to find a way back to the negotiating table before then," Toner said.
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said on Friday in New York that the Israeli government was looking to find "a formula" which would allow for the resumption of negotiations.
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"Our focus remains on how to overcome the current impasse between the parties," Toner told reporters.
Upset with the deadlock, the Palestinian Authority has been expected to launch an initiative at the UN General Assembly next month to win international recognition for a Palestinian state.
"We're working hard with both parties to find a way back to the negotiating table before then," Toner said.
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said on Friday in New York that the Israeli government was looking to find "a formula" which would allow for the resumption of negotiations.
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