At her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Gov. Nikki Haley, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to become ambassador to the United Nations, appeared to embrace existing diplomatic conventional wisdoms regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to a greater degree than some might have expected. In particular, Haley expressed support for a two-state solution and in stark contrast to statements made by candidate Trump and in particular David Friedman, the designated US Ambassador to Israel. She acknowledged understanding those who attack Israel’s policy of building communities in the West Bank, which the Palestinians claim for a state-in-waiting, as a hindrance to the peace process. Overall, Haley, the governor of South Carolina, presented a more moderate image in regard to the Middle East than others poised to join the new administration. She did, however, express support for moving the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, an issue that has become a litmus test for those supporting or opposing the Trump Mideast policy-in formation and a lightning rod for those arguing that the President-elect’s policies are reckless and will foment unrest in the region. Unlike others in the Trump camp, Haley said she does not favor withholding American funding for the United Nations even though she termed the American contribution of 22% of the budget “disproportionate.” Her response separated her from a home-state colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham, who has announced that he will offer legislation to cut-off funding until the recent Security Council resolution condemning Israel’s settlement policy is reversed. Trump nominees have not been on the same page on issues regarding Israel and the Palestinians. In addition to the obvious differences between Haley and Friedman, the Trump defense secretary-designate told his confirmation hearing that he views Tel Aviv as Israel’s capital.