Post by Paddy by Grace on Dec 24, 2008 9:11:21 GMT -7
Netanyahu Calls For Radical Change, Will Not Divide Jerusalem
www.israpundit.com/2008/?p=6648
Today, before leaving for a meeting with French President Sarkozy, Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu forcefully declared his support for a united Jerusalem and called for a radically different approach to the Arab-Israel dispute.
Netanyahu was repeating in public what he told European Ambassadors the day before. He made it clear that if elected Prime Minister he will support taking off the table the core issues of Jerusalem and land swaps because Israel does not have a negotiating partner. He said that he will concentrate on helping the Palestinians to build their economy and build a civil society.
This approach is at odds with his main rival Tzipi Livni. Livni praised a United Nations resolution that supports continuing the dead end negotiations endorsed by the international community.
Netanyahu’s stance is a sharp change from the status quo. It appears Israel’s voters will have a clear choice in the coming General Election.
www.israpundit.com/2008/?p=6648
Today, before leaving for a meeting with French President Sarkozy, Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu forcefully declared his support for a united Jerusalem and called for a radically different approach to the Arab-Israel dispute.
Netanyahu was repeating in public what he told European Ambassadors the day before. He made it clear that if elected Prime Minister he will support taking off the table the core issues of Jerusalem and land swaps because Israel does not have a negotiating partner. He said that he will concentrate on helping the Palestinians to build their economy and build a civil society.
This approach is at odds with his main rival Tzipi Livni. Livni praised a United Nations resolution that supports continuing the dead end negotiations endorsed by the international community.
Netanyahu’s stance is a sharp change from the status quo. It appears Israel’s voters will have a clear choice in the coming General Election.