Defense Minister Benny Gantz praises the Palestinian Authority’s decision to resume security cooperation with Israel, saying the move benefits both Israelis and Palestinians.
“Over the past few weeks I dedicated considerable efforts to renewing the security cooperation with the Palestinians. Yesterday, after weeks of disconnect, Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Maj. Gen. Kamil Abu Rukun informed me that the Palestinian Authority was interested in restoring them,” Gantz says.
“Coordination is a shared interest, beneficial to the security of Israel’s citizens and critical to the welfare and economic wellbeing of the Palestinians. Over the coming days, we will get procedures in place to support the resumption of coordination,” Gantz states.
The defense minister also calls for the PA to restart peace talks with Israel. “I once again call upon the Palestinian leadership to get back to the negotiating table, which is both a primary Israeli security interest and the most promising route to a more stable and prosperous future for our region,” he says.
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