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tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com - 6/16/2009
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In a brief and shallow policy address at one of the most right-wing Israeli universities, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visibly nervous and edgy as he reverted to sloganeering instead of accepting Israel's historic responsibility toward regional peace. Clearly aiming to appease ...
"I support the idea of regional peace" | Israel | Jerusalem Post
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"I support the idea of regional peace" | Israel | Jerusalem Post
— jpost.com — In a much-anticipated foreign policy address Sunday night Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu called for the establishment of a demilitarized Palestinian state alongside Israel, but only if the Palestinians recognize Israel's nature as a Jewish state. ... (more) "I support the idea of regional peace" | Israel | ...

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msnbc.msn.com - 6/14/2009
Netanyahu accepts limited Palestinian state - Israel-Palestinians- msnbc.com
— msnbc.msn.com — JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed a Palestinian state beside Israel for the first time on Sunday, reversing himself under U.S. pressure, but saying the Palestinians would have to lay down arms, a condition they swiftly ... (more) Netanyahu accepts limited Palestinian state - ...

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Palestinians: Netanyahu has buried peace process | Middle East | Jerusalem Post
jpost.com - 6/14/2009
Palestinians: Netanyahu has buried peace process | Middle East | Jerusalem Post
— jpost.com — Palestinian Authority officials in Ramallah expressed outrage and shock on Sunday over Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's call for the establishment of a demilitarized Palestinian state and his demand that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a ... (more) Palestinians: Netanyahu has buried peace process | ...

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The Hollywood Liberal — The Bargain of Serving in Government I would like to offer a few thoughts on Geof Stone’s question about how best to express disagreement with a policy decision. When you are on the inside of government, you argue your case privately as best you can…. [image] Blah, Blah, Blah…Reverse In a brief and shallow policy address at one of the most right-wing Israeli universities, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visibly nervous and edgy as he reverted to sloganeering instead of accepting Israel’s historic responsibility toward regional peace. Clearly… [image] This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at 4:35 am and is ...

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