“We all have so much to gain from peace,” Netanyahu says, thanking John Kerry for his efforts. Says the sides are working day and night in peace talks, and he has the bags under his eyes to show for it.
But he also makes sure to forcefully remind Palestinians of the Jewish ties to the land, specifically sites in West Bank.
“Palestinians must be prepared to recognize the Jewish state,” he says, drawing applause.
“President Abbas, recognize the Jewish state and in doing so you will be telling your people the Palestinians … the right of the Jewish people to a state of their own is beyond dispute. You would be telling Palestinians to abandon the dream of flooding Israel with refugees or amputating Negev or Galilee, … make clear that you are ready to end the conflict. No excuses, no delays; it’s time.”
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