Netanyahu ready for ‘historic compromise’ for peace
Jerusalem/Ramallah, Sept. 5: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called for “outside the box” thinking to reach a resolution to the vexed West Asian issue and promised a “historic compromise” with neighbours, provided his country’s security interests are not harmed. “In order to succeed this time, we must draw lessons from 17 years of negotiations, and think in a creative way and outside the box in order to reach practical solutions.
“I believe this is possible, and I’m willing to reach a historic compromise with our neighbours, as long as our interests, led by security, are maintained,” Mr Netanyahu told his Cabinet on Sunday, debriefing his ministers. He said what is required is creative, novel thinking in order to resolve these complex issues. The Israeli Premier also said that he has sensed signs of maturity in the Arab world which he said was realising the importance of a peace agreement with Israel.
“There may be some important countries which have yet to stand up for a move of peace, but my impression from their willingness to reach peace despite the attacks reflects a feeling of maturity in the Arab world,” Mr Netanyahu said. “It’s time to move forward towards peace with the Palestinians and extend it to a wider circle,” he said.
Meanwhile, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said on Sunday that Hamas may be willing to accept a peace deal with Israel shou-ld the agreement resolve the core issues at hand. The Palestinian Authority also lashed out at Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over his remarks about the relaunching of direct talks. “The Iranian Preside-nt, who does not represent the Iranian people, who falsified elections and took power by fraud does not have the right to talk about Palestine, its President or its representatives,” a spokes-man said.
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